When good debt goes bad
Amid rising economic uncertainty the notion of good debt could backfire.
Mortgages
Say goodbye to the 30-year mortgage
Ottawa is attempting to cool the hot housing market by eliminating the 30-year mortgage and toughening lending rules.
Lending clampdown
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced plans to tighten borrowing rules in Canada.
Manage your mortgage
Bruce Sellery looks at the pros and cons of picking a long mortgage amortization period.
Advertisement
June 7 roundup
On watered down mortgage rules and our love/hate relationship with Canadian banks.
May 30 roundup
On locked in mortgages, segregated funds, the evolution of financial planning and 12 reasons to get a will.
How much can you save?
Most people with at least average incomes should be able to comfortably set aside about 20% of their income.
Advertisement
May 16 roundup
On mortgages in retirement, excessive spending in kids sports and record booze sales in Ontario.