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How real estate is taxed during a separation or divorce

A couple owned two properties, and each person is taking one as part of their separation. What are the...

Financial Planning

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

Stats show that many high-performing women leave money decisions to their partners—why is that?

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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...

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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.

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What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?

When a spouse loses their partner, benefits are available to them through the government, such as the CPP Survivor’s...

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How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back

There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know...

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The tax implications of transferring a stock between spouses

Joe wants to transfer his 50% ownership of a stock he owns jointly with his wife to her. He...

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Can you get survivor benefits from an ex-spouse?

That may depend on whether you're separated or divorced