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The spousal loan strategy

July 17, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management
The spousal loan strategy is a method of income splitting that may enable couples to lower their overall family tax bill by entering into a prescribed rate loan arrangement. This arrangement is typically beneficial for couples where one spouse has significantly...
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Pension plan options when you leave your employer

July 16, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management
Many employers offer registered pension plans, which may be a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) plan. If you’re a member of a pension plan, you’ll need to decide on what will happen to your pension after you leave your employer. This article...
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Capital losses and tax loss selling

May 13, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Tax loss selling is a flexible strategy that can offset realized capital gains in the past, present, and future. Consider how this may benefit your current non-registered portfolio.

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Your Financial To-Do List

January 14, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

By getting your financial life in order, you give yourself the opportunity to help maximize your returns and preserve your wealth. Consider going through this list, noting the items that are applicable to your circumstances, and speaking with a quali

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2024 Year-End Tax Planning

November 18, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

As year-end approaches, taking some time to review your financial affairs may yield significant tax savings. To help ensure you leave no stone unturned, here’s a summary of some common year-end tax planning strategies.

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Unrestricted Versus Restricted Donations

October 11, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Charitable giving can be a very personal experience, reflecting the causes closest to your heart and values. How you decide on which charity or charities best align with the kind of impact you want to have will be an experience unique to you.

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Pension income splitting

August 19, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Many Canadian families may be able to reduce their total tax bill by having a higher income spouse allocate certain types of retirement income to a spouse who’s taxed at a lower rate.

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