Personal Finance

CALGARY | Just as there's no free lunch, there's no free healthcare, even in Canada. A typical Canadian family with two parents and two children will pay $11,320 in taxes for public health care insurance in 2013, according to the Fraser Institute.

Having your corporation own the real estate can lead to major tax savings

The five years before and after retirement are a crucial time for financial and lifestyle goals

Have you looked at what fees are costing you? You might be losing a good chunk of your investment earnings

Do your homework on contracts and legal requirements, as well as the local culture, to ensure a smooth transition

A doctor will have to pay taxes on legal fees after an arbitrator sued for damages over an alleged "vendetta."

How you view RRSPs and the Canada Pension Plan are important considerations

Q. Should new grads/first-time pharmacy owners count on rebates to finance their business?