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Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make

Are you house hunting with kids in tow? Do you fall in love with staging furniture? Here's what to...

Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make
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Credit Cards

The holidays on a budget: How to avoid credit card debt

The holidays on a budget: How to avoid credit card debt
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Credit Cards

Five credit card habits to think about before getting your next card

With so many options for credit card features, it helps to know your priorities and goals. Here’s what to...

Five credit card habits to think about before getting your next card
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Real Estate

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers

Buying a home can be extra tricky if you’re single, self-employed, a first-time buyer, a soon-to-be parent or a...

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers
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Retirement

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?

Still want to retire abroad? The pandemic has made its impact on retirement plans, but some say it can...

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?
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Ask a Planner

Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as...

Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?
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Investing

How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals

How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals

Mortgages

How much mortgage can I afford?

Juliette was worried about needing to upsize her mortgage to afford the condo of her dreams. Crunching the numbers...

How much mortgage can I afford?
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Taxes

When taxes are due—and other things to know about your 2021 income taxes

When are taxes due? Any new tax deductions for Canadians? To help you do file your 2021 income taxes,...

When taxes are due—and other things to know about your 2021 income taxes