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How to Balance Financial Guilt During a Global Pandemic
Should you focus on your own financial stability or help others in need? Experts weigh in
Who Needs a Will and Why?
From the legal terminology used to the reasons why having a will is so essential — we’ve created the perfect guide to knowing when and why you need to...
Life Insurance and Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
The purpose of life insurance is to help plan for future, unknowable but potentially devastating events. But life insurance can be tricky to navigate — even...
Is Creating an Online Will Safe?
More than half of Canadians do not have a will in place because it’s costly and inconvenient – but online will platforms are making will-planning both...
What Happens to Your Assets After You Die?
Having a will can ensure that your assets are properly allocated to your loved ones. Without a will, the same cannot be said
What Do Families Fight Over in Estates?
You have a will or you know you need a will so how can you ensure that everyone who is listed to receive an asset will be happy?
Are You Planning a Death Dinner?
How do you know what your loved ones want once they pass away? A death dinner or living funeral might be exactly what you need to get your answers
How Can You Protect Your Digital Assets?
Your financial life is probably worth more than you realize once you account for your digital assets — so, how can you protect these belongings?
COVID-19 FAQ: What Do Canadians Need to Know?
If your job or health has been impacted by COVID-19, you need to know the answers to these frequently asked questions
What Financial Support Is Available Province to Province for Those Impacted by COVID-19?
If you are or will be affected by the coronavirus in the foreseeable future, check to see what your provincial government is doing to help
Worried About Paying Your Mortgage or Qualifying for Deferral? Here’s What You Need to Know
Mortgage deferral isn't a government grant but a lender decision. To help navigate these uncertain times, homeowners and landlords need to know where to find...
Special: 10 Steps on How to Financially Prepare for Coronavirus
Here's how to protect your financial life as the coronavirus cases continue to multiply across the country and the world
How Much Does It Cost to Move Across the Province or Country?
If you have a big move on the horizon, you need to know what expenses to prepare for and how to keep costs low
ASK RK: Should I Borrow Money for an RRSP Contribution?
Borrow money to make money. It’s an old strategy and a good strategy, as long as it’s employed wisely. Here’s what you need to know about leverage and...
5 Common Tax Myths Debunked
There's no way to avoid paying tax, but some common and pervasive myths make it sound as if work-arounds are possible. To make sure you minimize the taxes you...
6 Capital Gains Tax Myths Debunked
There are loads of myths on how to avoid paying capital gains tax, from reinvesting profits, to hiding gains in your TFSA. Here are the myths debunked
7 Simple Year-End Tax Strategies for 2019
As 2019 nears an end here are seven important investment and tax strategies you should complete (to get the most from next year's tax filing season)
How to Adjust to the Cost of Owning a Home
Homeownership doesn’t come without some significant financial planning, but these four tactics can keep you on top of your housing budget
Guide to Baseline Housing Costs in America and Canada
A guide to how baseline costs were calculated in the Zolo Housing Expense Template
What You Can Learn From a $38-Billion-Dollar Divorce Settlement
The last thing you think about when you go through a divorce is estate planning, but it sorting out your estate is exactly what you need to pay attention to...
Marital Tax Deductions, Property Rights and Other Tax Relief Options
For those interested in maximizing their tax savings, marriage can offer many benefits. Here's an overview of how to smooth out and minimize taxes owed, based...
International Property and the Problem of Multiple Taxes After Death
Taxes paid upon a person's death can be complicated especially when dealing with multiple taxes, but careful estate planning can limit the tax burden for your...
2019’s B.C. Budget Brings Relief to New Home Buyers and Young Families
New budget focuses on families and students but there a few smaller incentives for new home buyers and those wishing to upgrade the energy efficiency of their...
