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Housing affordability not a problem for most families

Affordability is not a major problem for the median-income family seeking to buy a detached home in three-quarters of Canada's housing market or a condo in Toronto, and should not become one even when rates normalize, according to a report from BMO Economics.

By Staff |February 25, 2013

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RRSP, TFSA, or debt repayment?

The number one question Canadians are asking this RRSP season is whether to pay down debt before contributing to their long-term savings, says Jamie Golombek, CIBC's managing director of tax and estate planning.

By Staff |February 25, 2013

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8 reasons to retire in Canada

Many Canadians say bad economic news has them discouraged about retirement, said Fidelity Investment’s Peter Drake. Advisors need to help clients put macroeconomic issues into context, and remember Canada’s a great place to retire.

By Suzanne Sharma |February 25, 2013

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Make succession planning a priority

Succession planning seems to be last on everyone’s list – including advisors themselves.

By Staff |February 22, 2013

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