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Your home, your unforeseen treasure

Low interest rates brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic are driving high home values in many communities. For retirement-aged Canadians, it could be raising an interesting question: Is it time to downsize or better to stay put?
May 14, 2021
Retirement / Family / House / Spend /Play /Travel

Ask MoneyTalk: When can seniors lose their principal residence exemption?

It’s a stressful time for the family when parents get older, but if they move from a home to a senior’s facility, they may be at risk of losing their principal residence exemption. Kim Parlee talks to Georgia Swan, a Tax and Estate Planner with TD Wealth, about what seniors have to know.
May 12, 2021
Retirement / Family / House

A parent’s Will: Can you be too helpful?

Treva Newton, Tax and Estate Planner with TD Wealth joins Kim Parlee to talk about adult children who may be a little TOO enthusiastic about helping their parents plan their estate.
April 30, 2021
Retirement / Family / Your Business / House

Ask MoneyTalk: When I have spare cash, is it better to invest or pay down my mortgage? 

Many of us may have saved a bundle this year: What to do with really depends on the bigger picture.
March 30, 2021
Retirement / House

Ask MoneyTalk: What happens if I make an early withdrawal from my RRSP?

Making regular contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan can be a great way to build your net worth. But what if you’re facing a cash shortfall: Is a withdrawal a viable option? Kim Parlee walks us through some of the hidden costs of early RRSP withdrawals.
March 2, 2021
Retirement / Family / House