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Can a non-resident open an investment account in Canada?

What are the options for investing as a non-resident of Canada? Which is better: an RRSP or a tax-sheltered...

Can a non-resident open an investment account in Canada?
A woman in her 50s-60s is looking to transfer the funds of a LIRA to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario on her iPad.

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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?
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How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?

Anne wants to take extra RRIF withdrawals beyond her annual minimum amount and is worried about the tax implications.

How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: April 17

How Canada’s new budget will affect your first housing down payment and the value of our banks. Plus, context...

Making sense of the markets this week: April 17

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Can I withdraw from RRSPs to pay bills?

Taking money from your RRSPs early to pay for debt has implications, including taxes, the loss of growth in...

Can I withdraw from RRSPs to pay bills?
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Should you leave corporate savings in your company?

Chris has a lot of money saved in his corporate bank account and wants to take it out with...

Should you leave corporate savings in your company?
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RRSPs

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?

Who can claim an RRSP withdrawal as income—the contributor or the spouse—and when it’s best to take any money...

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?
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The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada

What can you do? What can’t you do? Let’s clarify some conflicting online information about locked-in retirement accounts.

The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada

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Mutual Funds

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs

How to deal with DSC fees when redeeming mutual funds and find out if it’s worth paying the fees....

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs

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