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Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?

Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and...

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Can debt consolidation help with Canadian student loans?

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Making It

How to build a credit history while renting in Canada

Tenants are paying a lot in rent every month. Here’s how you can use your rent payments to build...

Renting

Are rent loans the answer to rising rent costs in Canada?

With the average rent in Canada rising more than 9% this year, does it make sense to take out...

FHSA

Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?

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Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Debt

How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age

Do Canadians really owe $1.84 for every $1 they earn? For some, yes. And for others, even more. Where...

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How to deal with money and your finances when the economy is stressing you out

Interest rates and inflation—not to mention a recession—can make finances stressful. But keeping a cool head is important. Here’s...

FHSA

How first-time home buyers can use an FHSA to save for a down payment

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Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Renovations

Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit: What is it and do you qualify?

New for the 2023 tax year, you might be able to claim the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit for...