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Tech Entrepreneur Lauryn Vaughn Is Changing the Resale Fashion Game + MORE Jul 17th
My entire career has been about using technology to sell upscale consignment clothing. But my starting point was in traditional fashion: When I was a commerce student at the University of Calgary, I landed an internship with the designer Paul Hardy. That was my introduction to retail behind the scen.... More »
How does a LIRA work after a pension transfer? Feb 22nd
Q: I recently transferred my pension from Bombardier to Sun Life. I completed all the documentation and expected the fund to be transferred to an RRSP “Fidelity Clear Path 2035 Port Seg Fund” with around $70,000. Instead Sun Life has put the funds into a LIRA with the same account allocations .... More »
Capital gains when selling property to family + MORE Apr 20th
Q: Do I have to pay income tax if I inherited a property jointly with my sister and she bought me out for less than half the appraised value of the property?
—Johanna
A: Asset sales between family members can be tricky to facilitate at a family level, let alone from a tax perspective. Ther.... More »
How annuities work in Canada + MORE Jul 17th
Annuities are life insurance products that pay a regular income to a purchaser. When you buy an annuity, it’s like buying a pension plan with a lump sum premium paid from your savings. The payments you receive include a return of your original capital and interest income on that capital. It ma.... More »
How to invest as a teenager in Canada + MORE Mar 13th
If you’re starting to save the money you’ve received from birthdays, holidays and part-time jobs, you may be wondering how you can invest your savings. An important life lesson for any young person is the habit of saving—so, investing for some teenagers can be the next step.
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One retirement planning rule of thumb aims to ensure your savings last longer than you do. But does the rule work?A bipartisan effort to cut spending could find billions in savings even while leaving the heavy lifting for later.
Say Thanks For Your Finances
– ratesupermarket.ca
Can you believe Thanksgiving is upon us already? Fall has rushed by – and the holiday (and spending season!) has arrived.
Fall and winter are traditionally the priciest times of year, but you can head off festive financial stress with our proactive guide – from saving on holiday dinners to being thankful for what you’ve got, read on for our top savings tips.
Easy Ways To Save Money On Thanksgiving
It’s time to hit the grocery store for the big bird – and that can mean big bucks. If you’ve got a horde of hungry family members coming over for Thanksgiving, you may feel a little strapped for cash.
Thanksgiving should be for gorging on food – not your spending. From spendthrift side dishes to potluck ideas, check out these frugal food options.
Read Allan’s Blog | Easy Ways To Save Money On Thanksgiving
How To Use Your Donation Tax Credit At Thanksgiving
It’s the time of year to be thankful for what we have, and to give back to other less fortunate. Never given to charity before? No problem – check out our charitable giving guide to selecting your cause, determining your tax credit, and more…
One retirement planning rule of thumb aims to ensure your savings last longer than you do. But does the rule work?
