Investing

Borrowing money to invest

Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? Read about the potential...

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OAS entitlement and deferral rules for immigrants to Canada

A person who moves to Canada in middle age won’t be entitled to the maximum Old Age Security pension....

Auto

Repairing a CVT transmission failure on a Toyota C-HR

Many automakers have had problems with faulty continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Here’s what to do if your car has...

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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...

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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...

Mortgages

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...

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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...

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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...

loans

Can debt consolidation help with Canadian student loans?

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