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Mortgages

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?

Debt

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

Auto

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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Debt

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

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Careers

Grant money for school: How to get the funds to develop your skills—and advance your career

From government grants to corporate scholarships, Canada offers plenty of financial support to motivated learners who know where to...

Grant money for school: How to get the funds to develop your skills—and advance your career
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Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...

Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?
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Your 2024 financial check-in: A step-by-step guide to keeping your finances on track

Your 2024 financial check-in: A step-by-step guide to keeping your finances on track
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Making It

How to build a credit history while renting in Canada

Tenants are paying a lot in rent every month. Here’s how you can use your rent payments to build...

How to build a credit history while renting in Canada

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Renting

Are rent loans the answer to rising rent costs in Canada?

With the average rent in Canada rising more than 9% this year, does it make sense to take out...

Are rent loans the answer to rising rent costs in Canada?

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