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The best RRSPs in Canada for 2025 Feb 21st
Why should you open a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)? This account type is often described as “tax-advantaged,” meaning it offers a tax-efficient way for savers and investors to build wealth for the future, usually for retirement. To maximize its potential, it helps to know the differ.... More »
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer: Working together to reduce the heavy burden of cancer - The Hill Times + MORE Feb 10th
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer: Working together to reduce the heavy burden of cancer The Hill TimesCanadian Cancer Society fights financial burden of disease on World Cancer Day CTV NewsEven with health care, cancer inflicts ‘enormous financial strain’ on patients&nbs.... More »
Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age? Nov 8th
I am wondering about the minimum RRIF withdrawal calculation. We are wondering if it would be beneficial to use the younger spouse’s age to result in a lower annual combined income. Can you explain the reasoning behind this?—Bernie
When can you convert an RRSP to a RRIF?
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Best robo-advisors in Canada for 2024 Feb 8th
This being 2024, robo-advisors have now been part of Canada’s investment landscape for a decade. They’re not some newfangled fad. They’ve been tested by market cycles as well as competition from even simpler, lower-cost options like all-in-one exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Robos are still incr.... More »
Student Money Guide Jun 22nd
There’s more to college and university than just classes. Navigating the costs that come with a post-secondary program is just as much a learning experience as Psych 101—for both students, and the adults in their lives. The best time to start—both saving for school, and learning how to handle .... More »
Horizons Swap ETFs: The Next Generation
– CanadianCouchPotato.com
It’s been a stressful few months for investors using the popular swap-based ETFs from Horizons. These funds have been available since 2011 and have attracted some $5.3 billion in assets because of their innovative, tax-efficient structure. But when the federal government released its budget in March 2019, it looked like the days of swap-based ETFs might be numbered. The day after the budget…
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