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For Common-Law Couples, Estate Planning Is Full Of Pitfalls. Here’s How To Avoid Some Of Them.
The article “For Common-Law Couples, Estate Planning Is Full Of Pitfalls. Here’s How To Avoid Some Of Them” was originally published on Financial Post on April 16, 2019. Couples who are common-law can have a unique set of financial planning challenges that differ from their longtime, first-marriage counterparts. Statistics show…
How To Calculate Capital Gains And Losses On Rental Property
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…
An Easy Guide To Income Splitting For Seniors
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 Ins And Outs Of Tax And Estate Planning For A RRIF
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…
Can I Have A Multi-Generational RESP?
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…
Meet The Budget’s New RRSP Strategy That Every Retiree Should Know About
The article “Meet The Budget’s New RRSP Strategy That Every Retiree Should Know About” was originally published in Financial Post on March 22, 2019. Called an ALDA, it and other annuities act as an insurance policy outliving your money As life expectancies have risen and interest rates have fallen, Canadians have…
How To Avoid A Pension Clawback From A One-Time Event
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 Best Way To Transfer Investments To Your Spouse
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…
After Inheriting A RRIF Account, How To Know What You Owe The Taxman
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…
Should Retirees Pay Off Their Mortgages With Investments?
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…
How Does A LIRA Work After A Pension Transfer?
The article “How Does A LIRA Work After A Pension Transfer?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 20, 2019. Ted is confused about his investment options after leaving a DC pension, and whether his pension money would be better off in a regular RRSP. Q: I recently transferred my pension…
What To Do When Banks Give Questionable Financial Advice To Seniors
The article “What To Do When Banks Give Questionable Financial Advice To Seniors” was originally published on MoneySense on February 12, 2019. Mel can’t get a straight answer from his bank about his investment fees and is looking for some input on investing late in retirement. Q: Do you have any…
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