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What's the best secure tax deductible investment?
I will receive a lump sum amount as a voluntary departure pkg. I live in Ontario, Canada and want to know what I should invest this amount in (GIC/Mutual Fund) that will get a high return and be tax ...
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Questrade: Tax Free Trading Account. Why don't other brokers in Canada have these?
I noticed Questrade has a Tax Free Trading Account.
Is this too good to be true? Why do other brokers not have a "Tax Free Trading Account" where your gains are not taxed and where you can contribute ...
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I have not yet invested into a TFSA - how much can I invest in 2011?
I have not yet created a TFSA, nor invested anything in it. I am looking to put some money in in 2011, what will my cap be?
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Investing in hemp producers in advance of possible legalization in Canada?
With the inevitable legalization of Cannabis, I can imagine there being big money in Hemp producers because of its wide variety of applications (e.g. paper, clothing, rope, bio-fuel, biodegradable ...
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Which investment option provides the best income tax benefit? [Canada]
If I have $100 to invest and I have the ability to choose from the following:
GIC at 3% interest
Shares that I might later sell at $105
Shares that pay a dividend of $3
Assuming that the period is ...
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What low-fee & liquid exchange-traded index funds / ETFs should I consider holding in a retirement portfolio?
I'm still (one year later) going through an exercise to restructure my retirement portfolio.
To date, I've been using a mix of exchange-traded index funds. Some trade on the TSX, and others trade in ...
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Is an RESP the best investment option for my young child?
I recently had a baby and am thinking about opening an RESP to save for his education. Is this the best way to invest my money? Is there a chance of losing money this way?
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How many days do I have to hold a stock before it is considered a capital gain by the CRA?
I want to sell a Canadian stock from my investment account that I bought a month ago. The stock makes about 20% gain and I am afraid it might go down in the future. If I sell it now, will Canada ...
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TFSA vs. RRSP... Best retirement approach
What's the best retirement strategy? Assuming I have $1000 and room in both my TFSA and RRSP contribution, where should the $1000 go?
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What is the current US-Canadian agreement on withholding taxes for US Investment income?
Withholding tax credits have changed over the past few years. What is the agreement between Canada and USA related to how much can be claimed and how much must be applied for as a reimbursement?
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What are the best options for an RESP for my 2 year old kid?
Just starting to look into RESPs for my kid. There are RESP funds, or I could just throw money in a GIC... wondering where else I should look... and what I can do.
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What kind of investments should I have in my RRSP?
I plan to retire in 15-20 years... what kind of investments should I consider holding in my RRSP? I don't like very risky investments, but I also don't want to be too conservative.
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