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There are thousands of unsold condominiums in Canada’s two priciest cities for housing, with not many buyers in sight. Who blinks first — buyers or sellers — is the biggest question that will determine whether sales pick up. A wildcard could be private equity groups, which are already eying inventory in Toronto and Vancouver, hoping […]
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Borrowing to fund your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or your tax-free savings account (TFSA) may seem tempting at this time of year, as promotions abound, especially for RRSP loans. But does it actually make sense? The answer depends on which plan you are targeting, how much you expect to make on investments, your appetite
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Deciding how to divide your savings between a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)and tax-free savings account (TFSA) to maximize the tax benefits can be challenging. But there are some mistakes that can really cost you, especially if you run afoul of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). With just a month to go until the March
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Whether you’re just entering the workforce or moving into your retirement years, you are likely grappling with the question of how to get the most out of Canada’s two main tax-deferred savings accounts. The tax-free savings account (TFSA) allows Canadians aged 18 and up to make limited after-tax contributions each year that grow tax-free and
Could retirement really be just a year away? Arnold*, 56, and Heather, 60, are hoping the answer is yes. The Ottawa-based couple have been running the numbers and scenario planning. They anticipate they will need to generate $118,730 after tax annually in retirement, which includes about $15,000 for travel. The empty nesters would also like
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I like many things that are automatic : automatic transmissions, automatic doors, automatic bill payments, automatic software updates. In each case, the automatic feature makes my life easier by handling routine functions or frictions that I’d otherwise have to spend time on or endure. Automation is often a clear improvement when things work as intended.
Could 2026 be the year of the renter ? After 15 straight months of rental price declines , the power balance may finally be swinging back into the hands of tenants, something that should come as a relief to cash-strapped Canadians, though not all will be in position to take advantage. At the end of
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Canadian consumers might think that capping credit card interest rates would be a win for them, but some are warning that could spawn a slew of unintended consequences. United States President Donald Trump set off alarm bells in the C-suites at some of the world’s biggest banks when he called out lenders to cap interest
The mid-January blues are here … do you have them yet? If it helps to pull you out of them, here’s a gentle reminder that you have roughly 3.5 months to file your 2025 personal tax return. Awesome, eh? You can start getting all your receipts and information together in a safe spot and get
Q. What happens to the remaining balance in a registered education savings plan ( RESP ) account after the kids have finished their education? Could I keep it open and continue to invest the money before the time limit expires and I have to withdraw it? What are my options and which is the best
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With registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) season now in full swing, here are five ideas that can help you take full advantage of this tax-saving vehicle. Contributions in-kind If you don’t have the cash available to make an RRSP contribution by the March 2 deadline to claim the deduction on your 2025 tax return, you
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B.C.-based couple Tina*, 38, and Brian, 37, are busy. They have three young children under the age of five, including a newborn. Still, they are trying to think long-term and save for retirement , but keeping up with expenses doesn’t leave much. “How can we invest smarter and be more tax efficient?” asked Tina. Ideally,
One of my sons got into trouble at his elementary school about 15 years ago. His crime? He didn’t like a particular teacher, so with the encouragement of some friends, he started a petition to have the teacher fired. By the time the teacher and principal became aware of his initiative, it had pretty good
Q. I’m a 58-year-old woman living in Hamilton, Ont., and I would like to retire at age 65. I have a small mortgage on my bungalow of about $140,000. As for savings, I have $50,000 invested outside registered accounts, all in Canadian blue-chip dividend paying stocks. I also have $60,000 in a balanced exchange-traded fund
Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article Give Yourself a 7-Day Financial Reset originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/7-day-financial-reset-recap #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement #creditrestoration #invest #wealthbuilding #creditrepairservices #moneytips #passiveincome #finances #generationalwealth
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Soaring stock markets helped boost the solvency of Canadian defined-benefit (DB) pension plans to a record high at the end of 2025, according to a new report by Mercer (Canada) Ltd. The median solvency ratio of 471 DB pension plans was 132 per cent on Dec. 31, 2025, a record high based on data going
I’ve been using Amazon a lot lately, from buying books and Christmas gifts to preparing my own book for release on its platform. It’s a slick platform that millions of people around the world use and it made its creative founder — Jeff Bezos — one of the wealthiest people on Earth. In 1994, Bezos
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Here are 10 things to consider this January to save taxes in 2026 … and beyond. 1. Rebalance your non-registered portfolio : If 2025 was a banner year for your non-registered portfolio, there’s a strong likelihood that your target asset allocation may be off. This can be the case if you’re heavily weighted in equities
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In our financial lives , the lessons we absorb often shape long-term outcomes. The last 365 days gave us plenty to learn from. Garry Marr: For Canadians who own real estate in the U.S., decision to sell comes at a cost Garry Marr: How raiding your TFSA before the end of year could save you
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