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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

RRSPs

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?

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Retirement

What’s my RRSP contribution limit?

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Investing

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

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GICs

How GIC interest rates work

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Investing

What types of GICs are available in Canada?

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Taxes

Capital gains tax in Canada, explained

Learn how capital gains are taxed and how to avoid paying more taxes than necessary when selling your assets....

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Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

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Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications

Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?