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Retirement has historically lasted about two decades, but for some Canadians it is now extending to twice that amount of time as more live well into their 90s and beyond. That’s making some rethink their investments, savings, expenses and when to retire as they look to stretch their retirement funds further than ever.

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The Oracle of Omaha, who owns nearly $130 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock, will direct his fortune into a new charitable trust overseen by his children.

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When money and valuable assets are involved, divorce adds an additional layer of complexity. Of course, in the rare situation that you have an uncontested and amicable divorce, you're probably wondering what options you have to safeguard your six-figure domain name portfolio.

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The annual inflation rate unexpectedly ticked higher in May, raising doubts about what the Bank of Canada will do when it makes its next interest rate decision in July in “bumpy and choppy” conditions.

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