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Father and daughter doing homework together, and he's wondering how much debt is normal for his age

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How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age

Do Canadians really owe $1.84 for every $1 they earn? For some, yes. And for others, even more. Where...

How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announcing the renewal of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Framework

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How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

Has the Bank of Canada reached the end of its rate hike cycle, or could we be in for...

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?
A young man looks at a stack of unpaid bills

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Debt demystified: How to calculate your debt

Debt demystified: How to calculate your debt
A young woman checks her credit score on her smartphone

Financial literacy

Credit scores and credit reports: What newcomers to Canada need to know

Credit scores and credit reports: What newcomers to Canada need to know

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A woman is sitting at her desk, using her calculator to figure out her debt-to-income ratio.

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How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio—and why you should know this number

How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio—and why you should know this number
A woman sits at her computer, holding a credit card, contemplating using a line of credit to pay off her credit card debt

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Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?

Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?
A woman in her 80s is sitting on her couch at home, removing her glasses, as she is thinking about selling her home or get a reverse mortgage.

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Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?

What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...

Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
A couple sitting on their couch enjoying their home, as they look out the windwo

Debt

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

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Real Estate

Ways to finance a home renovation in Canada

With the pandemic keeping more of us at home, for more hours of the day, about a fifth of...

Ways to finance a home renovation in Canada

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