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Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, Afford To Trade Their Home For Two Condos?
The article “Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, afford to trade their home for two condos?” was originally published on the Globe and Mail on October 20th, 2013 by Dianne Maley. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. Before Lyle and Tonia can retire, they have to pay off the $425,000…
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These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse
The article “These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse” was originally published in Financial Post October 11, 2023, by Jason Heath. Photo by T Leish from Pexels. Advance planning and avoiding major decisions until after the mourning period are among the keys…
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FP Answers: Are segregated funds my best investment choice like my adviser says?
The article “FP Answers: Are segregated funds my best investment choice like my adviser says?” was originally published in Financial Post on October 6, 2023, By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by simarik from Getty Images Signature. Funds offer several features in one product, but those features come at a…
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Should You Use Home Equity To Buy A House For Your Kids?
The article “Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 6, 2023. Photo by najkhetsamtip. Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and estate planning might impact that…
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FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?
The article “FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?” was originally published in Financial Post on May 5, 2023, updated on October 5, 2023. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by by kenneth-cheung from Getty Images Signature. There is a…
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How To Report U.S. Employment Income In Canada
The article “How to report U.S. employment income in Canada” was originally published in MoneySense on September 25, 2023. Photo by gerenme from Getty Images Signature. Canadian citizens who work in the U.S. have to meet Canadian and U.S. tax filing requirements. Here’s what to know about the rules, including…
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Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance?
The article “Do you need mortgage life insurance?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 22, 2023. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make it difficult to get insurance otherwise. “I am…
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Who Should Canadians Consult For Debt Advice?
The article “Who should Canadians consult for debt advice?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 18, 2023. Photo by vaeenma from Getty Images. With debt servicing costs up significantly over the past year, many Canadians are struggling and need help. Who can they trust? Canadians who need help with…
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What To Know About Withholding Tax In Retirement
The article “What to know about withholding tax in retirement” was originally published in MoneySense on September 11, 2023. Photo by Andrii Dodonov from Getty Images. Most retirees have taxes owing at the end of the year. Should you adjust the withholding tax on your pension as to not owe…
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Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and Other Funds Always A Good Investment?
The article “Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and other funds always a good investment?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 6, 2023. Photo by Markus Winkler from Pexels. Here’s how you can access Vanguard ETFs in Canada and some pros and cons of ETFs to consider. “I’ve heard good things about Vanguard…
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What To Do When You Have Insufficient Or Unused RESP Funds
The article “What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds” was originally published in MoneySense on August 14, 2023, reposted September 1, 2023. Photo by by AnthonyRosenberg from Getty Images Signature. RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends…
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Why Inflation-linked Bonds Aren’t Always The Answer To High Inflation
The article “Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation” was originally published in MoneySense on August 28, 2023. Photo by Andrii Yalanskyi from Getty Images. Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of bonds. “I don’t…
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