The article “What To Do With Unused RESP Money” was originally published on February 21, 2017 on MoneySense. Kevin has $54,000 in an RESP but his children have completed their educations. Now what? Q: My wife and I have a son aged 25 years old and a daughter age 27 years…

The article “How Much Should You Pay in Investment Fees?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 14, 2017. Fee info is hard to find online. Here’s advice Q: What do you think the fees for investment management at, let’s say, RBC, TD, BMO, or any of the big banks should be…

The article “Filing Taxes While Holding U.S. Investments in Canada” was originally published on MoneySense on January 7, 2017. Does moving U.S. dollar investments from the U.S. to Canada make a difference? Q: I have investment money that originated with a U.S. management company, but I moved it to a Canadian…

The article “How To Earn Tax-Efficient Dividend Income” was originally published on MoneySense on January 31, 2017. Just know that your dividends will turn up on your tax return whether you like it or not.   Q: If I am holding stocks that pay a dividend in a taxable account, would…

The article “Investing In Canada As A U.S. Resident” was originally published on MoneySense on January 24, 2017. Margaret has received an inheritance in Canada, but lives in the U.S. What should be her next steps? Q: I am a Canadian citizen. I live in the USA with a permanent residency card.…

The article “When Not To Apply For OAS” was original published on MoneySense on January 17, 2017. Depending on your income, an OAS application could be a huge mistake. Q: I retired early at 60 and I am now 65. I opted to collect my CPP at 60. Now at 65,…

The article “A Quick and Easy Primer On Capital Gains Tax” was originally published on MoneySense on January 10, 2017. How capital gains tax works with a TFSA, plus other need-to-know info.   Q: Can I save capital gains tax by putting money into a TFSA? Do I have to pay…

The article “When Not To Contribute To A TFSA” was originally published on MoneySense on January 3, 2017. Richard is looking for some advice on an $80K inheritance. A TFSA isn’t the holy grail of investing. Q: My wife and I would like to put our inheritance (approximately $80,000) into our…

The article “Can You Unlock A LIRA Early?” was originally published on MoneySense on December 20, 2016. In Alberta there are 5 instances when you may be able to. Q: I have a LIRA from my employment some years ago in the amount of $250,000. I live in Alberta. Due to…

The article “Paying Off Debt With Investment Income” was originally published on MoneySense on December 13, 2016. Shawn can pay off his mortgage with his stock investments. The question is: Should he? Q: I have a mortgage and pay 3.5 percent and make monthly payments. Mortgage owing is $118,000. I currently…

The article “Help Your Parents Avoid Probate” was originally published on MoneySense on December 6, 2016. Should you buy your parent’s home to dodge probate? Q: My dad wants my brother and I to buy his home in order to avoid probate. I would like to see him keep his name…

The original article “Investing U.S. Stocks In A TFSA” was published on MoneySense on November 29th, 2016. Avoiding U.S. stocks in your TFSA may lead you to pay more tax Q: In a TFSA, I hold a mutual fund that holds U.S. blue chip stocks. Am I penalized? —Stephen A: Tax-Free Savings…