Marriage or mortgage: Which is the better investment?
Couples are sometimes torn between making their wedding a big celebration and starting their financial life together on the...
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Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?
Can an RRSP be used to reduce the mortgage on a current home, or to help with the purchase...
How to avoid tax on severance pay in Canada
Find out how you can reduce the tax payable on a severance payment, and what happens when receiving a...
Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...
FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer
Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...
Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?
Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and...
How to report U.S. employment income in Canada
Canadian citizens who work in the U.S. have to meet Canadian and U.S. tax filing requirements. Here’s what to...
Do you need mortgage life insurance?
Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make...
Who should Canadians consult for debt advice?
With debt servicing costs up significantly over the past year, many Canadians are struggling and need help. Who can...