Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Before you sign anything, remember: reverse mortgages are intended to make the lenders a profit Illustration: iStock/Bplanet. A popular…
Your Questions
Understanding Registered Education Savings Plans
If you set up an RESP for someone, the government will actually help you fund his or her education A popular regular feature in Good Times magazine is “Your Questions,” where Olev Edur provides answers to questions from our readers regarding…
Understanding Joint Ownership
Find out what happens when you inherit a house you co-own A popular regular feature in Good Times magazine is…
Don’t Expect to Inherit CPP Benefits
Find out why a surviving spouse doesn’t automatically get his or her partner’s government pension A popular regular feature…
Preserving the Value of Your Estate
Some of the assets in an estate are subject to taxes and fees, and some aren’t. Find out which is which…
When Is a Farm Not a Farm?
It’s an important question when considering the potential size of a tax bill. A popular regular feature in Good Times…
Dividing an Estate Fairly
Figuring out the best way to divide an estate among several heirs can get complicated A popular regular feature in Good…
When to Start Collecting Your Government Pension
Understanding what you’re entitled to at different ages can help you sort out when you should do what A…
GIS Enrollment Is Now Automatic
If you qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement, you should start receiving benefits automatically. A popular regular feature in…
Another Reason You Need to Have a Will
Things can get messy when there’s no will in place to guarantee who gets what when the time comes …