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Nancy Woods is Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Adviser with RBC Dominion Securites Inc. Visit her blog, “Nancy’s Notes,” at nancywoods.com or send her your question to asknancy@rbc.com

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September 5, 2018

Young carer giving helping hands for the elderly woman

Young carer giving helping hands for the elderly woman

I’m not sure my elderly mother can handle her finances. What should I do?

June 27, 2018

I’m getting a lump sum of cash for a divorce settlement. How should I invest it properly?

February 26, 2018

I have $80,000 in unused RSP contribution room and just received an inheritance. What should I do?

September 20, 2017

<p>Piggy bank with Canadian coins.</p>

<p>Piggy bank with Canadian coins.</p>

How can I reduce the tax burden of our rental property?

August 30, 2017

How do I access cash from my LIRA?

June 7, 2017

calculator, money, savings, retirement

calculator, money, savings, retirement

It’s time to review your portfolio. Here’s what to look for

March 17, 2017

TFSA allows you to contribute not only cash, but also securities, in what is referred to as “in-kind.”

TFSA allows you to contribute not only cash, but also securities, in what is referred to as “in-kind.”

Worried about higher capital gains? The TFSA may ease your mind

Nancy Woods

February 21, 2017

What investors need to consider before making RRSP contributions

December 15, 2016

Am I better off making monthly contributions to an RSP or TFSA?

December 5, 2016

Each of the three sibling would get an equal share of the total value of the estate, with the two siblings splitting the cottage.

Each of the three sibling would get an equal share of the total value of the estate, with the two siblings splitting the cottage.

How should we divide our mom’s estate if one sibling doesn’t want the cottage?

October 17, 2016

A picture of an old shares certificate.

A picture of an old shares certificate.

Can my broker lend out my shares to short sellers without asking?

September 27, 2016

Financial advisers should be calling clients to discuss investments.

Financial advisers should be calling clients to discuss investments.

Should I borrow money to start investing?

August 16, 2016

A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto January 23, 2015.

A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto January 23, 2015.

Should I worry that dividend yields are so far above my savings account rates?

August 3, 2016

Financial adviser suggests paying down the debt, moving closer to work and then focusing on raising a family.

Financial adviser suggests paying down the debt, moving closer to work and then focusing on raising a family.

My late father has left us with a RRIF dilemma. How should I fix it?

May 24, 2016

I don’t have a will, so what would become of my estate if I died?

April 6, 2016

<p>Piggy bank with Canadian coins.</p>

<p>Piggy bank with Canadian coins.</p>

I’ve contributed too much to my RSP this year. What should I do?

February 16, 2016

I want to add U.S. stocks to my RSP. How much can I contribute?

February 1, 2016

An American dollar bill and Canadian coins including a loonie are seen on Thursday, Nov.8 2007 in Quebec City.

An American dollar bill and Canadian coins including a loonie are seen on Thursday, Nov.8 2007 in Quebec City.

I just sold some U.S. stocks. Will I pay tax on the currency conversion?

January 8, 2016

<h2>Retirement, Couple - Relationship, Car, Driving, Mature Adult</h2>

<h2>Retirement, Couple - Relationship, Car, Driving, Mature Adult</h2>

I worry the market downturn will affect my retirement. What should I do?

October 30, 2015

I have $600 a month to invest for the next 20 years. What should I do?