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Planning a home renovation? What to know about financing options

Experts say Canadians are increasingly financing their home renovations. We break down some of the options for home owners....

Planning a home renovation? What to know about financing options

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Mortgage Guide For Gen Z: The true costs of home ownership for young Canadians

What is the cost of buying your first home as a Gen Z? Find out the total costs you’re...

Mortgage Guide For Gen Z: The true costs of home ownership for young Canadians

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How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada

First-time home buyers in Canada can pull from savings in registered accounts to fund their down payment. Here’s how...

How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada
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Renovations

How to renovate your home on a fixed income

Spending thousands of dollars on upgrades to your living space can be daunting for seniors. Here are some financing...

How to renovate your home on a fixed income

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Canadian Financial Summit 2024: MoneySense sessions and free tickets

Canadian Financial Summit 2024: MoneySense sessions and free tickets
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The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

Vacation or rental property, or both? Here are the taxes you can expect on a secondary property in Canada,...

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada
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Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?
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Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

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Leaving a cottage to family and capital gains

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Reducing capital gains on a cottage

With planning and the right documents, the capital gains tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...

Reducing capital gains on a cottage

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