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

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

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

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Is it a good time to buy a new car?

Vehicle supply is building, and prices are going down. Here’s why the stars may be aligning for new car...

Is it a good time to buy a new car?

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Calculating cost savings on a 3- vs. 5-year mortgage

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3-year versus 5-year mortgage: How to choose your term

Interest rates are still high but set to come down, which is a key factor in picking a mortgage...

3-year versus 5-year mortgage: How to choose your term
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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate cut on June 5, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate cut on June 5, 2024
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Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

The pros and cons of using a mortgage broker and going to a bank directly.

Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

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Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle

Ever-increasing credit card limits, lifestyle creep and a rising cost of living are contributing to a rise in debt...

Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle

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The real costs of buying a car

What a car loan can do to your credit and borrowing capacity, and how interest and add-ons really do...

The real costs of buying a car

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