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If you live in British Columbia and haven’t written a will, here’s how to get started – choosing an executor, what to include in the will, a...
Personal Finance
If you live in Ontario and haven’t written a will, here’s everything you need to get started – how to choose an executor, what assets to inc...
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Banking
Unlike the U.S., Canada doesn’t issue cashier’s cheques. Instead, Canada has bank drafts and certified cheques. They're guaranteed by the ba...
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Banking
You can endorse a cheque by signing your name on the back in the endorsement area. To send money to a specific account, add this information...
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Investing
Canadian couch potato investing is a passive, long-term strategy based on ETFs that balance stocks and bonds. It’s proven to match the marke...
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Parental leave is a government benefit provided to new parents. Eligible parents can receive up to $695 of their income for 40 weeks, or up ...
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The Smith Maneuver is a Canadian tax strategy that involves converting the interest on a mortgage into tax-deductible investment interest.
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Stores like Costco, Best Buy, Staples, Home Depot, and Leon's have excellent price match policies, as do many other stores. Some policies ar...
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Writing a will is an important step in having a solid estate plan. We’ll walk you through what to include to make sure your will is legally ...
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SIS payment dates are typically at the end of each month, though the exact dates may vary depending on the month and whether you receive pay...
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Banking
What are the differences between a chequing vs. savings account? How much cash should you keep in each? How much interest do these accounts ...
Taxes
Canada doesn’t have a gift tax, but property that has appreciated in value and employer gifts are the primary exceptions where you may need ...
Personal Finance
Investing
Current rates for Treasury bills in Canada are between 3.03% and 3.19%. You can buy T-bills from the Bank of Canada or from a brokerage with...
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Check out the best businesses to start in Canada, including options for lower and higher investments, ideas for Canadian immigrants, and fra...
Investing
GICs are slow and safe with low returns, mutual funds are risky and costly but can earn you more money. Buy either investment option at a bi...
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Banking
Banks use routing numbers to identify branches, consisting of a 5-digit transit number for your bank and a 3-digit financial institution num...
Money Saving Tips
By 30, the average Canadian has saved $22,000 – but it should be closer to one year’s salary. Barriers to savings are real, but tools like H...
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Banking
A credit memo is a statement that you’ve received a credit from a business, usually due to a refund or price adjustment. They can also be is...
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Porting a mortgage lets you bring your current mortgage agreement to a new property when you sell the old one. Porting can save money, but i...
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If you spend more money than you have in an account, you'll likely be charged overdraft fees. You might also pay a separate interest charge ...
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