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Money Makeover: Should she rely on rental income in retirement? + MORE Jun 17th
Gina says she is uncomfortable with owning a rental property. There are better choices for a risk-averse investor..... More »
The case for a 'TFSA-first' strategy in retirement planning + MORE Mar 11th
It can be excellent as a primary way to build up your nest egg, and unlike the RRSP, it avoids later clawbacks
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How do the RRSP contribution carry forward rules work? Nov 2nd
If I have $25,000 contribution room left in my RRSP, can I take that all at once plus my regular RRSP contribution of $27,230 for the tax year 2020? Effectively making a contribution of $57,230 to my RRSP?— Lorraine
The rules around RRSP contribution room
As soon as a taxpayer starts t.... More »
Is it best to own a first home as an income property or primary residence? + MORE Jun 1st
Q. I would like to know whether it is better, financially speaking, to own my first house as an income property, or as my primary residence in Ontario. I am single, living with my parents, earn a steady income and have $80,000 in savings. I’ve already purchased a new-construction freehold townho.... More »
Retirement taxes explained: Withholding, clawbacks, and other surprises Sep 19th
Many working-age Canadians wonder what the impact of retirement will be on their tax situation. As you save and build wealth, it is important to plan for the eventual tax treatment of your retirement assets and income as you approach that transition.
Taxation in Canada
When you are.... More »
Low income senior eyes house sale as retirement cash
– thestar.com
Mary knows she must tap into her home’s equity to find more money for her retirement income. But what’s the best way to achieve that?Don’t miss Retire Rich 2015
– moneysense.ca
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
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Bruce Sellery
Author of the Moolala and MoneySense contributing editor
Duncan Hood
Award-winning personal finance journalist, editor-in-chief of MoneySense
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Four stories in Canada we’re watching
– macleans.ca
Four stories in the news today, Feb. 19:
FORMER MP DEL MASTRO EXPECTED TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
Former Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro is expected to appear for sentencing today in a Lindsay, Ont., court. Del Mastro was convicted last fall of violating the Canada Elections Act during the 2008 election. He has since resigned his House of Commons seat. He faces a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $2,000 fine on each of the three convictions.
TRIBUNAL WOULDN’T EXPEDITE APPEALS FOR ILL APPLICANTS
Dozens of Canadians suffering serious illnesses or in dire financial straits who were denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits were refused expedited appeals in 2014. Thousands of injured or ailing Canadians have waited as long as five years to have their appeals heard. The backlog of social security cases has swelled dramatically under Ottawa’s social security tribunal.
WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT HEARS OF CALGARY MOM’S VIDEO
WASHINGTON _ The efforts of a grieving Canadian mother were highlighted at a White House summit this week as an example of how to turn the tide in the online war against ISIL…
A growing number of working-age Canadians plans to stay on the job past the standard retirement age of 65, either because they can’t afford to retire or they just want to keep working.
Illinois's New Math
– online.wsj.com
Rauner puts pension reform at center of his first budget.
