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What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids? Jun 27th
We purchased a condo for our son, who has been using it as his principal residence for over 10 years. He has made improvements, but the title is in our name. We would like to transfer the title to him, as he is now getting married.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 Jan 20th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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The best store credit cards in Canada 2022 + MORE Apr 22nd
Creatures of habit, rejoice! Your loyal shopping behaviours may just pay off, big time. If you shop regularly at certain retailers, using a store credit card can help you to earn discounts, free goods and exclusive perks by swiping or tapping for everyday purchases. Spending with a store credit card.... More »
Your American spouse may not want to inherit your TFSA Jun 2nd
Most Canadians assume leaving a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to a spouse is one of the simplest estate-planning decisions they can make. But when that spouse is a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or otherwise subject to U.S. tax filing requirements, inheriting a TFSA can create years of IRS repor.... More »
Online “finfluencers” grow up + MORE Jul 3rd
If you’re someone near or at retirement, has a column like the one you’re now reading ever “finfluenced” any of your financial decisions? Increasingly, many Canadian investors are turning to a new generation of voices online, a trend that regulators are starting to watch more closely.
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A guide to the best robo-advisors in Canada for 2022
– moneysense.ca
“You had me at low fees!” That was our reaction to the arrival of robo-advisors in Canada, beginning in 2014. Faced with few alternatives to mutual funds and self-directed brokerage accounts, young and middle-income investors embraced the option of having their savings passively managed in a bundle of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) matched to their goals and risk tolerance for about a penny on the dollar per year: A perfect set-it-and-forget it solution for people with better things to do. It would seem all robo-advisors are the best, right?
Fast forward to today and the honeymoon atmosphere has dissipated. Against the backdrop of an extraordinarily long-lived bull market in stocks, active management has made a comeback (not least in the ETF space), exotic asset classes like cryptocurrency are on the rise, and new competition is coming from asset-allocation ETFs that do the job of portfolio management all in one security.
Suddenly robo-advisors find themselves having to prove their worth anew, all the while trying to establish a profitable business model in a low-margin corner of the investment universe…
PC Financial Mastercard review 2022
– moneysense.ca
With grocery costs expected to rise between 5% and 7% in 2022, it’s natural to want a card that can earn you some points on that additional spending. If you’ve been collecting PC Optimum points for years, the PC Financial Mastercard could be a good choice for you. This card is designed to help you earn Optimum points, which can be redeemed for groceries and other products at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw banner stores. While it doesn’t offer much in the way of perks, the PC Financial Mastercard sets up cardholders for good rewards now along with the potential for a more premium credit card (and greater rewards) in the future. Plus, if you’re already an avid PC Optimum points collector, this card will help you maximize your earnings.PC Financial Mastercard*
Annual fee
$0
Rewards
10 PC Optimum points per dollar at Loblaw banner grocery stores, 25 points per dollar at Shoppers Drug Mart; 30 points per litre at Esso and Mobil stations; 20 points per dollar at PC Travel; 10 points per dollar everywhere else
Point value
10,000 PC Optimum points are redeemable for purchases worth $10 (1,000 points = $1)
Welcome offer
Get 20,000 PC Optimum points (equivalent to $20) as a welcome bonus
Income requirement
None specified
Interest rates
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