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Real Estate

A toddler plays with a doll house to symbolize owning a home, after inheriting it from the grandparents.

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Can I leave a house to minor children?

When preparing your estate plan, does it make sense to leave property to minor-aged children?

Can I leave a house to minor children?
Tennis player Vasek Pospisil leans on a balcony while smiling for the camera on a sunny day.

My MoneySense

Tennis star Vasek Pospisil on seizing investment opportunities and living without regrets 

When the Canadian tennis player is not playing tennis, he’s reading about finance and economics. He shares his biggest...

Tennis star Vasek Pospisil on seizing investment opportunities and living without regrets 
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Financial Planning

How to prepare your finances for coming to Canada

How to prepare your finances for coming to Canada
A newly renovated basement that remains empty, except for an office chair and computer monitor

Real Estate

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

The potential to earn rental income sounds great, but unauthorized second units come with financial and other risks.

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

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Real Estate

Can I afford to buy a second home?

A second home can serve many purposes, from a vacation destination to student housing for your children. Here’s how...

Can I afford to buy a second home?

Mortgages

Mortgage insurance calculator

Buying a home with a down payment of less than 20%? You’ll need mortgage default insurance. Use this tool...

Mortgage insurance calculator
A young farmer stands proudly amongst the first leaves of corn stalks, as he may be getting the farm from his father to avoid taxes.

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Can you gift a farm to your kids to avoid taxes?

The idea to gift property to a family member for a dollar to avoid tax is a common one....

Can you gift a farm to your kids to avoid taxes?
A historic vacation property with private access to the shore that was purchased through a corporation

Real Estate

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...

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

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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...

Will you make money on your rental property?

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