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Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?

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Critical illness and disability insurance in Canada

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Are rent loans the answer to rising rent costs in Canada?

With the average rent in Canada rising more than 9% this year, does it make sense to take out...

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Canadian citizens who work in the U.S. have to meet Canadian and U.S. tax filing requirements. Here’s what to...

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Critical illness insurance: Is it worth it?

A guide to critical illness insurance—why many Canadians are looking into this kind of insurance policy. Find out what...