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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

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FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer
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Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

Canadians have quite a few options for retirement savings. But before you look at when to retire and start...

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account
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Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of...

Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

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How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Mortgage interest rates have jumped sharply since the Bank of Canada started hiking the benchmark interest rate, but not...

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?
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How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

Has the Bank of Canada reached the end of its rate hike cycle, or could we be in for...

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?
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Should you include your pension in your net worth?

Whether to include a pension in your net worth statement is up for debate. If you choose to do...

Should you include your pension in your net worth?
Two women in their 70s, happy with their decision about annuities.

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Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?

Interest rates have soared in the past year—but annuity payouts, not so much. Find out what makes sense when...

Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?

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How recession fears are shaping investor behaviour and emotions

In the first quarter of 2023, investors wrestled with fast-changing market conditions. Here are some takeaways and tips on...

How recession fears are shaping investor behaviour and emotions

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