Rights & Money

Skyrocketing House Prices

With real estate values on the rise, older Canadians are asking, “What’s next?“ By Olev Edur Ever since the COVID pandemic began, markets across the country have been on fire, with price hikes like nothing ever seen before in Canada.…
Leaving an inheritance to a minor

Inheritance to a Minor

My question concerns leaving an inheritance to a minor. Is there a simple way to transfer a small amount to…

Spreading Dividend Income?

I am 68 years old, retired, and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are my main sources…

Selling a Cottage

I own a cottage that I am considering selling in the next year or two. It was purchased in 1998…

Understanding Condo Fees

The monthly fees that come with owning a condo can get complicated—it helps to know what to watch for By…

How to Manage Your RRIF?

I'm 69 and own four different RRSPs at different institutions, amounting to a total value of about $300,000. These RRSPs…
Last will

Making My Own Will

My wife and I live in Quebec. Can we make our own wills without incurring the costs of a lawyer?…