Should you buy real estate through a corporation?
It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...
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Will you make money on your rental property?
Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is...
Housing affordability: What happens when lower home prices take on higher borrowing costs?
Borrowing costs are increasing as Canada experiences the fastest drop in home prices since the 1980s. Have we reached...
5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now
An effective financial plan goes beyond saving and investing. Life insurance can also be a key element in achieving...
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Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta
Alberta is an attractive place to buy a first home. We look at what first-time buyers can expect in...
5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends
Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...
Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a catch: It’s a loan you have...
Should you borrow to invest with the Smith Manoeuvre?
Warren is trying to crunch the numbers on borrowing to invest using a strategy often referred to as the...
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The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate
When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties?