The article “Tax Implications Of Making Transfers Between Registered Accounts” was originally published on MoneySense on April 30, 2019. Suzanne transferred money from her LIRA to a LIF and her RRSP. Now she worries she’ll be taxed twice. Q. I had a locked-in pension, which I converted to a Life Income…

The article “How To Handle Death Inside A Joint Investment Account” was originally published on MoneySense on April 23, 2019. After Vee’s father passed away, her advisor made some transactions that she’s now questioning. Q. My father had two investment accounts open at a major bank, both non-registered, and held jointly…

The article “How To Calculate Capital Gains And Losses On Rental Property” was originally published on MoneySense on April 16, 2019. Chris’s rental property used to be his principal residence. After enduring some bad tenants, he’s looking to sell. Q.  I am selling my rental property, which I lived in for…

The article “An Easy Guide To Income Splitting For Seniors” was originally published on MoneySense on April 10, 2019. Cindy and her husband are looking for strategies to help them save on taxes in retirement. Q. My husband and I are both retired. He still has income from his business, and…

The article “The Ins And Outs Of Tax And Estate Planning For A RRIF” was originally published on MoneySense on April 3, 2019. 81-year old Lydia wants to minimize tax and maximize the estate value of her RRIF on death. Q: I’m 81, single, female, with around $265,000 in a RRIF…

The article “Can I Have A Multi-Generational RESP?” was originally published on MoneySense on March 26, 2019. If money is left over in your child’s RESP you can in theory use it for your future grandkid’s education, with some big caveats Q: I have an existing RESP for my children, but…

The article “How To Avoid A Pension Clawback From A One-Time Event” was originally published on March 19, 2019. Mike wants to know what can be done to avoid a reduction in government pension income due to a one-time event. Q: Are you aware of the “one-time event” in the CPP…

The article “The Best Way To Transfer Investments To Your Spouse” was originally published on MoneySense on March 12, 2019. Dean has investments that he wants to transfer to his spouse. There are tax implications depending upon how the transfer occurs Q: Is there a way for me to transfer my…

The article “After Inheriting A RRIF Account, How To Know What You Owe The Taxman” was originally published on MoneySense on March 5, 2019. Randy’s wife is the beneficiary of her late mother’s RRIF, and she wants to avoid penalties and interest on the tax owing. Q: I’m wondering if there…

The article “Should Retirees Pay Off Their Mortgages With Investments?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 25, 2019. Liz has just retired and wonders if she should use her investments to pay off her mortgage, despite her advisor’s advice to the contrary. Q: I retired this year and my mortgage…