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What an interest rate hike could mean for you
Mortgage rates have been falling since the 1980s—but that trend can’t continue forever.
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What to do with a rental property when you owe more than it’s worth
Oil prices have tanked and Renee wants to sell her rental property in Fort McMurray, but she owes more...
Managing your mortgage during COVID-19
Measures to slow the spread of the pandemic in Canada caused the sudden closing of schools, restaurants, retailers and...
3 ways the coronavirus is already affecting your finances
With the speed at which the disease and its economic impact are picking up, no one will blame you...
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Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?
Making accelerated mortgage payments can pay down a mortgage faster. But what about other financial goals, like RESPs? How...
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.
Investing tips for expectant parents
Dario and Brianna estimate they’ll have $10,000 a year to put towards retirement savings, their child’s education or paying...
Renting out a suite on Airbnb could endanger your mortgage
Mortgage lenders generally like it when borrowers use their property to earn extra income. But some home-rental circumstances make...
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Should you use TFSAs and savings to pay off your mortgage?
It’s important to consider whether your TFSAs are earning more than you’re paying in mortgage interest, as well as...