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Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada

Minimize capital gains taxes on the sale of a cottage in Canada by making smart reno choices.

Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada
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MoneyFlex

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home
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Mortgages

Should you get a 30-year mortgage? 

Longer mortgages can stretch the amount you qualify for and provide some wiggle room in your budget. Here’s how...

Should you get a 30-year mortgage? 
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Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.

Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

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Real Estate

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada
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Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?

Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...

Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
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Real Estate

Is a vacation home a good investment?

A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But...

Is a vacation home a good investment?
family moving house

Taxes

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses

You can ease the financial pain of a costly move by deducting those expenses from your employment, self-employment or...

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses

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Newcomers to Canada

Buying your first home in Canada? Here’s what to look for in a home inspection

Buying your first home in Canada? Here’s what to look for in a home inspection

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