No. 1885Who Is Responsible for a Deceased Person’s Mortgage?When someone dies and still owes money on a mortgage, is their common-law spouse responsible for paying it off? The house was in the deceased’s name only—the common-law…
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No. 1885Who Is Responsible for a Deceased Person’s Mortgage?When someone dies and still owes money on a mortgage, is their common-law spouse responsible for paying it off? The house was in the deceased’s name only—the common-law…
No. 1886How Capital Gains Tax Is Split on Property in DivorceMy spouse and I separated in September 2020. I hold sole title to our matrimonial home, and we jointly own two investment condos. He currently lives in one…
No. 1887August 14 Markets: Weekly Outlook and Key MovesKyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, summarizes key financial headlines and provides context for Canadian investors. Deflating expectations Valuations across…
No. 1888Transform Your Home Using Items You Already OwnCanadians spent a lot to make their homes more comfortable early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Between March and September 2020, nearly 45% of Canadians bought furniture, electronics or…
No. 1889Transfer a LIRA to an RRSP With No Contribution Room in OntarioCan 50% of my LIRA be transferred to my RRSP if I do not have contribution room in Ontario Canada? Is it better to transfer to an RRSP…
No. 1890Selling Part of Your Home to a Relative: Tax ImplicationsI sold half my principal residence to a family member, and now we all live in the house together. The property continues to be my principal residence. Do…
No. 1891Markets Update: Week of August 7This week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts reviews the latest financial headlines and explains what they mean for Canadian investors. Does this earnings season matter much?…
No. 1892Alberta First-Time Home Buyers: Why Now Could Be the Right TimeAre you a first-time home buyer planning to purchase in Alberta? This guide outlines what you need to know about buying property in the province, including how mortgage…
No. 1893How COVID Changed My Money Choices: Pandemic Financial LessonsIf you bought a premium car, left your job, launched a business, or separated from your partner in the last two years, there’s a good chance the pandemic…
No. 1894Weekend Reading: Putting 2016 Investment Returns in PerspectiveGood reads from around the web. I suspect many investors enjoyed excellent returns in 2016. Well-diversified passive portfolios in the UK often topped the 20% mark. Our own…
No. 1895Is Cash Dead After COVID-19? The Shift to Cashless PaymentsWhat caught my eye this week. I’ve been part of a small circle of friends who have debated COVID-19 almost since the beginning of the year. Before that,…
No. 1896How Floating-Rate Bonds Protect You From Rising Interest RatesA year ago I published the article below, highlighting two obscure, illiquid securities that could perform well if and when interest rates rise. One is a Nationwide PIB1,…
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