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How to confirm your CPP pension

How to confirm your CPP pension

By Jason Heath, CFP on April 9, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes How to confirm your CPP pension By Jason Heath, CFP on April 9, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

What Canadian women regret most about money—and how Gen Z can avoid it

What Canadian women regret most about money—and how Gen Z can avoid it

By Alicia Tyler on April 9, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What Canadian women regret most about money—and how Gen Z can avoid it By Alicia...

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Alicia Tyler

Is this the right time to buy Bitcoin?

Is this the right time to buy Bitcoin?

Canadian Crypto Observer By Aditya Nain on April 2, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Is this the right time to buy Bitcoin? By Aditya Nain on...

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Aditya Nain

When to consider extra RRIF withdrawals

When to consider extra RRIF withdrawals

By Jason Heath, CFP on April 2, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When to consider extra RRIF withdrawals By Jason Heath, CFP on April 2, 2026...

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Jason Heath

Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it?

Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it?

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on April 2, 2026 Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it? By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF...

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Tony Dong

How retirees should respond to the Iran crisis

By Jonathan Chevreau on March 26, 2026 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes How retirees should respond to the Iran crisis By Jonathan Chevreau on March...

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Jonathan Chevreau

How can I plan to die with nothing?

By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on March 26, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes How can I plan to die with nothing? By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM...

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Allan Norman

What’s new (and gone) for your 2025 tax return, due April 2026

By Jason Heath, CFP on March 24, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What’s new (and gone) for your 2025 tax return, due April 2026 By Jason...

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Jason Heath

Pitfalls to avoid when investing in sector ETFs

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on March 23, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Pitfalls to avoid when investing in sector ETFs By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on...

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Tony Dong

Tax implications of owning a rental property as a non-resident of Canada

By Jason Heath, CFP on March 17, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Tax implications of owning a rental property as a non-resident of Canada By...

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Jason Heath

How global conflict affects your finances in Canada

By Vickram Agarwal on March 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes How global conflict affects your finances in Canada By Vickram Agarwal on March...

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Vickram Agarwal

The experience gap: Why Gen Z’s career launch needs a reboot

By Alicia Tyler on March 17, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The experience gap: Why Gen Z’s career launch needs a reboot By Alicia Tyler on...

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Alicia Tyler

How to claim the Canada Caregiver Amount due to infirmity

By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS on March 9, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes How to claim the Canada Caregiver Amount due to infirmity By...

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Evelyn Jacks

Should you claim capital cost allowance on a rental property?

By Jason Heath, CFP on March 9, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Should you claim capital cost allowance on a rental property? By Jason Heath,...

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Jason Heath

How is cryptocurrency taxed in Canada?

By Jason Heath, CFP on March 5, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes How is cryptocurrency taxed in Canada? By Jason Heath, CFP on March 5, 2026...

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Jason Heath

When will the Bitcoin bear market end?

Canadian Crypto Observer By Aditya Nain on March 5, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When will the Bitcoin bear market end? By Aditya Nain on...

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Aditya Nain

How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on March 3, 2026 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on March 3,...

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Tony Dong

Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset allocation

By Jonathan Chevreau on February 27, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset...

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Jonathan Chevreau

Building a points strategy: When to redeem, when to save, and what to avoid

By Jessica Gibson on February 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Building a points strategy: When to redeem, when to save, and what to avoid...

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Jessica gibson

“Cash flow is oxygen”: Financial wisdom from SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch

By MoneySense Editors on February 27, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes “Cash flow is oxygen”: Financial wisdom from SmartSweets founder Tara...

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Moneysense Editors

Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return

By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS on February 26, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return...

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Evelyn Jacks

We’re 10 years apart. Can we retire together?

By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on February 25, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes We’re 10 years apart. Can we retire together? By Allan Norman,...

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Allan Norman

Joanna Griffiths on the money lessons that shaped her life and business

By MoneySense Editors on February 24, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Joanna Griffiths on the money lessons that shaped her life and business...

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Moneysense Editors

What happens when you inherit an IRA or 401(k)?

By Jason Heath, CFP on February 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What happens when you inherit an IRA or 401(k)? By Jason Heath, CFP on...

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Jason Heath

How often should you rebalance?

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on February 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes How often should you rebalance? By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on February 20,...

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Tony Dong

What replacing my tires taught me about planning for retirement

By Vickram Agarwal on February 19, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What replacing my tires taught me about planning for retirement By Vickram...

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Vickram Agarwal

How to unwind a spousal loan

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on February 12, 2026 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on February 12, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Preparing taxes for someone who died

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on February 6, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on February 6, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Why Gen Z Is choosing career vibes over big paycheques, especially early on

MoneyFlex By Alicia Tyler on February 5, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Alicia Tyler on February 5, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5...

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Alicia Tyler

Your money, your move: Engage in your financial future

Financial Planning By Vickram Agarwal on February 4, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Vickram Agarwal on February 4, 2026 Estimated...

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Vickram Agarwal

Moving abroad? Think about the tax consequences

Jacks on Tax By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS on February 2, 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS...

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Evelyn Jacks

Can I still use my FHSA after my spouse bought a condo?

Ask a Planner By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on January 30, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on January 30,...

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Allan Norman

Buffer ETFs vs. market-linked GICs: Which is better?

ETFs By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on January 30, 2026 Estimated reading time: 10 minutes By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on January 30, 2026 Estimated...

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Tony Dong

How does rent from a family member or common-law partner get taxed?

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on January 27, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on January 27, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

In planning for retirement, worry about longevity rather than dying young

Retired Money By Jonathan Chevreau on January 21, 2026 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes By Jonathan Chevreau on January 21, 2026 Estimated...

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Jonathan Chevreau

Can you save tax by putting severance into a corporation?

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on January 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on January 20, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Want to start a business? Work on your personal finances first

Newcomers to Canada By Vickram Agarwal on January 20, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Vickram Agarwal on January 20, 2026 Estimated...

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Vickram Agarwal

Tax implications of shareholder loans

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on January 13, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on January 13, 2026 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

If not bonds, then what?

Ask a Planner By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on January 8, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on January 8,...

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Allan Norman

The tax implications of moving to Québec

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on January 7, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on January 7, 2026 Estimated reading...

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Jason Heath

Your TFSA reset for the new year

Columns By Jason Heath, CFP on January 1, 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on January 1, 2026 Estimated reading time:...

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Jason Heath

Unlocking the Annuity Puzzle: Why Canadians avoid what seems to be the perfect retirement vehicle

Retired Money By Jonathan Chevreau on December 18, 2025 Estimated reading time: 9 minutes By Jonathan Chevreau on December 18, 2025 Estimated...

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Jonathan Chevreau

Should I hold my house in a trust?

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on December 18, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on December 18, 2025 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Financial reality check: 5 money rules Gen Z should retire

MoneyFlex By Alicia Tyler on December 17, 2025 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Alicia Tyler on December 17, 2025 Estimated reading time: 6...

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Alicia Tyler

Is Wealthsimple’s new Physical Gold Trading worth it?

ETFs By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on December 17, 2025 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF on December 17, 2025 Estimated...

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Tony Dong

Late filers: Get your back taxes sorted before year-end

Jacks on Tax By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS on December 10, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Evelyn Jacks, RWM, MFA, MFA-P, FDFS...

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Evelyn Jacks

What are the tax implications of a donation?

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on December 10, 2025 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on December 10, 2025 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Despite a 35% fall, bitcoin remains the top performing major asset over the past five years

Canadian Crypto Observer By Aditya Nain on December 3, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Aditya Nain on December 3, 2025 Estimated...

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Aditya Nain

How does a pension buyback work?

Ask a Planner By Jason Heath, CFP on December 3, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Jason Heath, CFP on December 3, 2025 Estimated...

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Jason Heath

Making the most of the pension tax credit

Ask a Planner By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on November 27, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM on November...

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Allan Norman