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Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

There is no avoiding risk. Even a high-interest savings account could lose its purchasing power. So, what’s the safest...

Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

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Mortgage affordability calculator

A mortgage affordability calculator uses your income, debts and living expenses to determine how much money you can borrow...

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What do de-influencers really do?

This de-influencer wants to help Canadians shop smarter and more sustainably. Read our Q&A to learn more about her...

What do de-influencers really do?
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The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada

Want to increase your financial literacy or dig deeper into some financial topics so you can make better money...

The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada
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RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

Seniors with large retirement accounts face a big tax-deferred liability. Which tax and estate planning strategies might help?

RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?
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Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season

Feeling financial pressure, many Canadians are tightening our Black Friday and holiday shopping budgets—and we’re looking harder to find...

Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season
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The best charities to donate to for impact in Canada for 2023

For every $1 you give to a Canadian charity, what’s the measurable return? Charity Intelligence crunched the numbers. Find...

The best charities to donate to for impact in Canada for 2023
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How is passive income taxed in Canada?

Investment income is subject to tax in Canada, including in some tax-sheltered accounts. Find out more about how passive...

How is passive income taxed in Canada?

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Borrowing money to invest

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

Borrowing money to invest