When should you stop contributing to an RRSP?
Denis is in his early 50s, with a modest income. Would contributing to a TFSA instead help him to maximize government benefits in retirement?...
Using a TFSA to save for retirement
Five years after a debilitating accident, Kay has no savings. What should she do when her annuity payments run out? ...
What P/E can tell you about a stock, and what it...
Price-to-earnings ratio is a good (if imperfect) starting point for people who want to determine how expensive a company is. The ratio indicates what...
What Canadians living in the U.S. need to know about TFSAs
TFSAs are not "tax-free" in the eyes of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and income generated inside a TFSA must be reported each year...
The best TFSA investments in Canada
Despite its name, you can hold a variety of investment types inside a Tax-Free Savings Account—not only savings. This guide walks you though several...
What the heck is a TFSA?
A tax-free savings account should really be called is a tax-free investment account—because it allows you to hold not only savings, but also equities like...
Paying yourself first
Want to see your savings grow faster? Make deposits automatic so you can’t spend away spare cash. Here’s how, in 5 simple steps. ...
Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA
Stavros is worried that contributing an investment in kind to his TFSA will trigger the “superficial loss rule.” ...
Planning for retirement with little or no savings to draw on
Financial planning advice is often catered to wealthier Canadians. What can retirement look like for those without healthy RRSPs or other savings? ...