Personal Finance
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Canadians dodged paying Ottawa up to $3 billion in taxes on foreign income: CRA
The federal government has collected up to $14.6 billion less than it would have in 2014 had all tax obligations been fully met, CRA says -
Don't blame real estate investors for rental market woes
Haider-Moranis Bulletin: A deep-dive into Toronto housing data should dispel some myths that have fuelled disdain for investors who make renting possible
A divorce behind him and no company pension, 50-something father has to finance own retirement
Frank will have to make his $100,000 a year goal from investments, CPP and OAS — and the clock is tickingContinue Reading →
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Which city in Canada is the most expensive to buy a house? Do I need a home inspection. Take the FP real estate quiz to find out -
Mixed-use developments make housing affordability worse — and residents more miserable
Haider-Moranis Bulletin: High population density and mixed-land use are considered quintessential tenets of good urban planning, but they have negative consequences -
All three adult members of polyamorous family deemed child's parents by Newfoundland judge
The decision is the first of its kind in Canada
Hefty savings, careful spending pay off for this Alberta couple as they coast toward retirement
Sam and Mary want to know when they can afford to retire. The good news is they are financially secure thanks to their frugal lifestyleContinue Reading →
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Everything you need to know about paying taxes by instalments, and why ignoring the CRA's reminders is a bad idea
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As housing affordability erodes, millennials forced to get creative to buy that first home
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WatchMillennial housing crisis? Turns out, it's real and worse than you thought
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Younger wife's much longer lifespan complicates Ontario couple's early retirement dreams
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Ottawa should beware the unintended consequences of taxing workplace health plans
Huge demand for student housing makes it a lucrative opportunity for investors
Haider-Moranis Bulletin: The private sector can develop student housing into a mature class of real estate investmentsContinue Reading →
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Why Ottawa's changes to the Divorce Act don't go far enough
While it addresses outdated language, it misses out on catching up on provincial changes to legislation (and even just informal ones) that have long been made in courts across Canada -
With $2.3-million net worth, high savings rate and investment smarts, couple can afford to retire at 55
They have a solid track record in saving and investing, but they'll still need to be careful to avoid mistakes so they can retire so early and leave a legacy ... -
WatchIf you sell real estate, expect the taxman to take a close look in continued CRA crackdown
In three years, CRA auditors have reviewed more than 30,000 files and identified nearly $600 million in additional taxes, resulting in over $43 million in penalties
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WatchMillennials aren’t abandoning home ownership, just delaying it — and the coming wave will be huge
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WatchWhy a variable-rate mortgage might save you more money in the long run than a fixed-rate right now
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WatchMillennials living with parents longer, OREA says, in another report highlighting lack of affordable housing in Toronto