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Real Estate

The smart seller’s secret to reducing capital gains tax in Canada

Thinking about selling a property that’s not currently your primary residence? Knowing its value is essential to calculating—and not...

The smart seller’s secret to reducing capital gains tax in Canada
The Cogeco logo is seen in Montreal on October 22, 2020.

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Cogeco targets low-data users with new Canadian mobile service

Cogeco’s Canadian wireless launch arrives amid downgraded outlook, falling U.S. revenue, and analyst concerns.

Cogeco targets low-data users with new Canadian mobile service
A "for sale" sign is seen in front of a home in Laval, Que., on Friday, July 4, 2025. For the second time this year, the Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2025, as it reported that the number of homes that changed hands across the country in June rose 3.5 per cent compared with a year ago.

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Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner

Home sales are down, prices are softening, and buyers are hesitant—but conditions may be shifting as summer gains momentum.

Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner
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Buying a new build? You may qualify for a CMHC Eco Plus refund

CMHC Eco Plus is a new program that encourages Canadian home buyers to opt for energy efficiency. Here’s how...

Buying a new build? You may qualify for a CMHC Eco Plus refund
AI chatbots have become another go-to for many young Canadians to set up budgets and map out financial goals. The Icons for the smartphone apps DeepSeek and ChatGPT are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

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AI chatbots can help with personal finance—if you ask the right questions

Canadians are using AI for money matters, from budgeting to financial planning. Read these expert tips to get better...

AI chatbots can help with personal finance—if you ask the right questions
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Ask a Planner

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?
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Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

Many Canadians are doing home improvement projects this summer, from plants to swimming pools. Read expert tips to get...

Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

My MoneySense

Aimee Schalles on confronting your marriage’s hard questions early

The co-founder of online prenuptial agreement startup Jointly talks about leaving Big Law, tracking spending as a system, and...

Aimee Schalles on confronting your marriage’s hard questions early

Investing

This revealing investment research tool is now available for free

The Index Matrix vividly illustrates how different assets performed in the past. Here’s how Canadians can use it to...

This revealing investment research tool is now available for free