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Financial literacy

Renée Sylvestre-Williams smiles in a headshot of her taken on a beautiful fall day near some trees.

My MoneySense

The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more

The personal finance writer is an open book on her money values, as she launches her own book, Money...

The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more
A monopoly game is in session, symbolising how a couple could owe each other money with spousal loan strategy.

Ask a Planner

How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back

There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know...

How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back
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Investing

Market outlook: Stock prices have started rising—will the good vibes last?

July 2022 was the best month to be invested since the pandemic began. Here’s what this means for investors,...

Market outlook: Stock prices have started rising—will the good vibes last?
A man in the age of retirement wears a tie to symbolize that he's still working, he has an inquisitive look on his face, wondering if he should keep working and delay CPP and OAS.

Retired Money

Delaying CPP and OAS to age 70: Is it worth the wait?

The longer you wait to use CPP and OAS, the more you could earn monthly. But with the recent...

Delaying CPP and OAS to age 70: Is it worth the wait?

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A woman sits at her computer, holding a credit card, contemplating using a line of credit to pay off her credit card debt

loans

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?
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Credit Cards

Five money hacks to reduce credit card debt

Five money hacks to reduce credit card debt
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Financial Planning

“COVID made me do it”: Taking stock of pandemic money decisions

Social distancing, lockdowns and WFH compelled many of us to make big purchases and even bigger life changes. It’s...

“COVID made me do it”: Taking stock of pandemic money decisions
Rows of perfectly arranged Monopoly houses

Mortgages

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends

Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends

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Life Insurance

Do I really need life insurance?

Purchasing a life insurance policy is considered good planning and, for some, the pinnacle of “adulting.” Here’s how to...

Do I really need life insurance?

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