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Gillian, 35, and her partner have $240,000 saved up to buy a house — but she needs to address a $105,000 loan to family Original

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By Lora Grady Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
Gillian, 35, is a public servant who maxes out her tax-free savings account (TFSA), registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), and first home savings account (FHSA) each year. She has some money in savings but is unsure of her next financial moves. Gillian has about$81,000 set aside in a chequing account for a down payment, plus $33,000 in a FHSA, and her partner also has $125,000 set aside. They plan to purchase a home in the next one to three years.
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More Toronto parents are backing their children’s mortgages. The hidden risks of co-signing for your kids

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By Lora Grady Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
Like many parents, Laura Garner wants to help her daughter buy a home, one for around $400,000 in St. Catharines, Ont. A mortgage broker suggested she co-sign a mortgage for one per cent of the home’s value to support her daughter’s eligibility for a mortgage. A mortgage typically requires a co-signer when the applicant would not meet the eligibility requirements to qualify on their own.
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Opinion | How can I set myself up to pay less taxes in retirement?

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By Lora Grady Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
Q: What strategies can I use to pay less taxes in retirement? A: A registered retirement income fund (RRIF) can be an important source of cash flow for retired Canadians. Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) must be converted to RRIFs by the end of the year you turn 71, and you’re required to begin withdrawing a minimum amount of money from your RRIF the next calendar year. The minimum amount is based on your age at the start of each year.
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