Real State Finance
July 03, 2025
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How is investment income taxed in Canada?

Ask MoneySense I have a GIC and wondered what if I take out $50,000, how much income tax will I be paying? My financial advisor is not very helpful. –Louise There are tax considerations when you own investments. There may be tax owing when you sell investments. And different investment accounts have different tax implications […]

Real State Finance
June 24, 2025
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RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

At some point, a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is typically converted to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF). The latest you can defer the conversion of your RRSP to a RRIF is the end of the year you turn 71. This means that by December 31 of your 71st year, you need to either […]

Real State Finance
June 20, 2025
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Retirement planning advice for people who don’t use an advisor

Given that the financial media has long spent an inordinate amount of space on the topic of retirement, it seems the time was right for a retirement club devoted to Canadians on or near the cusp of retirement.  A few months ago, the Retirement Club for Canadians was launched by occasional MoneySense contributor Dale Roberts and a […]

Real State Finance
June 06, 2025
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Stock news for investors: Laurentian bank and BRP 

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Laurentian bank BRP Inc Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 2.00% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 3.55% in your RRSP when you lock in for 1 year. go to […]

Real State Finance
May 29, 2025
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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

Ask MoneySense My wife is currently drawing $24,000 per year from her RRIF, which has a balance of $510,000. She is also receiving OAS, CPP and a work pension of $22,000. She is 67. Minimum RRIF withdrawals? My question is if it would be prudent to start making larger withdrawals to try and reduce the […]

Real State Finance
May 23, 2025
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How to invest in Canadian bank ETFs

Though they’re well represented in Canadian stock indices, you can see why some investors would want even more exposure to Canadian banks. They have enviable dividend growth histories and ample current yields. They offer relatively stable earnings that are not vulnerable to global tariffs or supply-chain shocks. For decades (and with support from the regulatory […]