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Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?

Garry, who’s retired, needs additional cash to cover the cost of maintaining a property he rents out. Should he...

Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?

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Will applying for a credit card tank my credit scores?

The answer is…complicated. But it’s definitely worth your while to understand why—and what you can do to stay creditworthy...

Will applying for a credit card tank my credit scores?

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Why making credit card minimum payments can hurt your credit rating

With the rates of disposable income at an all-time low in Canada, you might be one of the hundreds...

Why making credit card minimum payments can hurt your credit rating

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“We’re outgrowing our family vehicle, but we don’t want a minivan. What are the best options?”

Even though he has three years left on his current vehicle loan, Andrew wonders if it makes sense to...

“We’re outgrowing our family vehicle, but we don’t want a minivan. What are the best options?”

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“Who’ll pay for the cottage if I die?”

Having a mortgage doesn’t necessarily mean you need life insurance coverage equal to the amount you owe on it.

“Who’ll pay for the cottage if I die?”

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Downsize, rightsize or get out of the market?

Mike wonders if he should cash in his big-city home equity for a golden retirement.

Downsize, rightsize or get out of the market?

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“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

Whether to write off the cost of renovations annually, or upon the sale of the property, depends on how...

“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

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30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.

30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

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The best vehicles for extra-tall drivers

Most designers of automotive interiors don’t accommodate for people taller than six-foot-two, but there are several options with generous...

The best vehicles for extra-tall drivers

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