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Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

You can use a HELOC for leveraged investing. But what happens if you sell your home and want to...

Buying

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...

Mortgages

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...

Mortgages

Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates

As the central bank signals more rate cuts may be coming, borrowers are starting to reconsider the once popular...

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

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Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.

Mortgages

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada

Five-year variable-rate mortgages offer potential cost savings to buyers who can manage changes in market interest rates. Here’s how...

GICs

Bonds vs. GICs: Where should you invest your fixed-income dollars?

Fixed income is finally back in a sweet spot. So, how should you take advantage, with individual bonds, bond...

Spend

The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2025

If you frequently carry a credit card balance, consider switching to one of these low-interest cards.