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Garry Marr: How raiding your TFSA before the end of year could save you thousands

Garry Marr: How raiding your TFSA before the end of year could save you thousands

Nobody should be raiding their tax-free savings account for a frivolous reason — it’s not meant to be a slush fund. But if you’re going to pull money out strategically, the clock is ticking. That’s because of a unique feature of the accounts that restores contribution room at the start of the calendar year following

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'Why let one person in the States change your life?' For Canadian snowbirds, the stay or go dilemma gets complicated

‘Why let one person in the States change your life?’ For Canadian snowbirds, the stay or go dilemma gets complicated

Rick, a retired accountant from Vernon, B.C., has been coming to California for 17 years. But closing in on 80 years of age, he has been reconsidering that ritual. He doesn’t like the political climate in the United States and he also worries about how Canadians will be accepted. He would probably sell his place

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The High Stakes Behind the Netflix/Paramount Bidding War For Warner Bros.

The High Stakes Behind the Netflix/Paramount Bidding War For Warner Bros.

Kate Ashford, WMS™ writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @kateashford. The article The High Stakes Behind the Netflix/Paramount Bidding War For Warner Bros. originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/netflix-paramount-bidding-war #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

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Tax reform requires more from the Liberals than just a minuscule tax rate reduction

Tax reform requires more from the Liberals than just a minuscule tax rate reduction

Do you have a 1972 Chevrolet half-ton sitting in your driveway? Or a 1987 Ford Tempo? How about a 1999 Toyota Corolla? If you do and regularly drive it, they’re likely not efficient and require a significant amount of upkeep. The years of vehicles represent the last three times Canada had meaningful or significant tax

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Coming Soon: NerdWallet’s 7-Day Financial Reset

Coming Soon: NerdWallet’s 7-Day Financial Reset

Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article Coming Soon: NerdWallet’s 7-Day Financial Reset originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/7-day-financial-reset #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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CRA warns of 'aggressive tax schemes' involving critical illness insurance

CRA warns of ‘aggressive tax schemes’ involving critical illness insurance

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning that Canadians could unknowingly participate in an “aggressive” tax scheme and face serious consequences, including penalties, court fines and even jail time. The agency issued a news release saying the scheme involves critical illness insurance arrangements that may be designed to avoid paying taxes. The arrangements are often

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What should two brothers do when their dad’s missing will apparently leaves the house to his deceased brother?

What should two brothers do when their dad’s missing will apparently leaves the house to his deceased brother?

In an increasingly complex world, the Financial Post should be the first place you look for answers. Our FP Answers initiative puts readers in the driver’s seat: you submit questions and our reporters find answers not just for you, but for all our readers. Today, we answer an estate question from Peter about a missing

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Shocked by Your Electric Bill? 3 Reasons Costs Are Rising

Shocked by Your Electric Bill? 3 Reasons Costs Are Rising

Rick VanderKnyff writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article Shocked by Your Electric Bill? 3 Reasons Costs Are Rising originally appeared on NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/news/electricity-costs #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

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'Tis the season: How to make philanthropy part of your financial plan

‘Tis the season: How to make philanthropy part of your financial plan

By Diana Orlic Names such as Bill Gates or Warren Buffett often come to mind when people consider philanthropy , but philanthropy is not just for the ultra-wealthy because everyday Canadians who want to make a difference can also give in many different ways. From financial donations to volunteering time, a meaningful contribution is defined

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What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? How to Choose

What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? How to Choose

Here’s what to consider when comparing the costs of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other options to identify the best streaming service for you. Cara Smith writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @https://twitter.com/caramichelles. Lisa Mulka writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? How to Choose originally appeared

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CRA released the new tax numbers for 2026. Here’s what you need to know for next year

CRA released the new tax numbers for 2026. Here’s what you need to know for next year

This week the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released the new tax numbers for 2026. Here’s what you need to know for next year. Inflation adjustment factor Each year, most income tax and benefit amounts are indexed to inflation . The CRA announced that the inflation rate that will be used to index the 2026 tax

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Canadians should not take it if the CRA's 100-day improvement plan doesn't offer up real solutions

Canadians should not take it if the CRA’s 100-day improvement plan doesn’t offer up real solutions

It’s been more than 80 days since one of the most exciting days in Canadian tax history, with another couple of weeks to go until we see the results . As the Pointer Sisters famously sang , “I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it. I’m about to lose control and I think I

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Trouble at The One shows your pre-sale condominium purchase isn't as locked in as you think

Trouble at The One shows your pre-sale condominium purchase isn’t as locked in as you think

Billed as the tallest residential tower in Canada, the 85-storey project at Yonge and Bloor in Toronto once known as the One , will probably be also famous for one of the longest construction runways to final completion, a time frame every condo buyer should worry about. Developer Sam Mizrahi bought the land in 2014,

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How to leave RRIF, TFSA, property and other wealth to your children while avoiding probate and minimizing taxes?

How to leave RRIF, TFSA, property and other wealth to your children while avoiding probate and minimizing taxes?

Frank* is 84 years old, a widower and thinking about how to pass on his accumulated wealth to his two adult children in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. He is in reasonable health and he expects to live to 90. He lives debt-free in British Columbia where he owns a home valued at

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Did you win some lotto money? Here are the first five things you should do

Did you win some lotto money? Here are the first five things you should do

By Ida Khajadourian Winning the lottery feels like a dream come true, but without a plan , that dream can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. Whether it’s $50,000 or $5 million, sudden windfalls of wealth bring both opportunity and risk. Some winners struggle to manage a windfall because they are unprepared for the financial and

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