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FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?
The article “FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?” was originally published in Financial Post August 19, 2022 • Last updated September 2, 2022 by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by Gam1983 from Getty Images. It’s possible that you…
FP Answers: How Can You Avoid A Big Capital Gains Tax Bill When You Die?
The article “How can you avoid a big capital gains tax bill when you die?” was originally published in Financial Post on September 2, 2022. Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels. Adding a child’s name to your assets won’t accomplish your goal of reducing capital gains tax. Q: My wife Ava…
How To Invest With Spousal Loans For Canadians—And How To Pay It Back
The article “How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back” was originally published in MoneySense on August 30, 2022. Photo by Antoni Shkraba on Pexels. There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know what…
Do You Have To Split Your Estate Evenly Between Your Children?
The article “Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 23, 2022. Photo by Askar Abayev from Pexels. Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s how it could…
How Capital Gains Tax On Property Is Divided In A Divorce
The article “How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce” was originally published in MoneySense on August 15, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains? My spouse and I separated in September…
Are Home Renovations Tax Deductible In Canada?
Doing home renovations? Find out if there are any tax incentives that Canadians are able to claim. We are upgrading our electrical and removing an oil furnace and wood furnace. We are replacing them with a ducted heat pump. So, the question is will we get any tax break where…
U.S. Withholding Tax In An RRSP For Canadians
The article “U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians” was originally published in MoneySense on August 2, 2022. Photo by Alexander Mils from Pexels. For Canadians who have withholding tax on U.S. income in an RRSP, sometimes this tax can be avoided. I have EPD stock in my RRSP…
Should You Transfer Property To A Child And Then Rent It From Them?
The article “Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 26, 2022. Photo by Mushtaq Hussain on Pexels. Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the tax…
FP Answers: When Should I Take CPP?
The article “FP Answers: When should I take CPP?” was originally published in Financial Post on July 20, 2022. Photo by Kampus Production of Pexels The timing for collecting benefits is more important than seniors think FP Answers has received a mountain of questions about the Canada Pension Plan, from…
Are Fees Payable For Acting As A Power Of Attorney?
The article “Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 19, 2022. Photo by Kaboompics.com from Pexels Can you be paid for a role as an attorney for property, in particular, after the position has already been resigned? Can a fee…
What The Bank Of Mom And Dad Should Consider When Dispensing Money — Especially If It Might Want To Be Paid Back Someday
The article “What the Bank of Mom and Dad should consider when dispensing money — especially if it might want to be paid back someday” was originally published in Financial Post on July 4, 2022. Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels. Jason Heath: There are income tax, family law…
Should I Sell And Rent Or Get A Reverse Mortgage?
The article “Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 4, 2022. Photo by Alex P from Pexels. What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for retirees. I’m an 82-year-old…
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