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Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...

Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
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How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada?

How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada?
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RESPs 101: The RESP withdrawal rules

Have an RESP, now what? If you’re wondering how to withdraw that money to pay for school (or not),...

RESPs 101: The RESP withdrawal rules

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What happens if you don’t use your credit card?

What happens if you don’t use your credit card?
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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024
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What is the Bank of Canada’s interest rate?

Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 4.5%.

What is the Bank of Canada’s interest rate?
A Canadian son with his mom, moving into the condo she helped him pay for.

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6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

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Is it a good time to buy a new car?

Vehicle supply is building, and prices are going down. Here’s why the stars may be aligning for new car...

Is it a good time to buy a new car?

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