Should you pay off your mortgage early?
There are some serious advantages to paying off your largest debt early. But to make the best choice, first...
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How the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive works
Everything you need to know about the program, from the eligibility rules to what happens if you sell your...
What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers?
The president of CanWise Financial explains what to keep in mind when shopping for your first mortgage.
Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make
Are you house hunting with kids in tow? Do you fall in love with staging furniture? Here's what to...
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Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers
Buying a home can be extra tricky if you’re single, self-employed, a first-time buyer, a soon-to-be parent or a...
I keep hearing interest rates may rise. What would that mean for my mortgage?
A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader get clear on what a rise in interest rates would mean for...
Rethinking rentership: How to get ahead financially while renting
There is no shame in being a forever renter. Here's how renting has put these Canadians on track to...
Why are homes selling for so much higher than the list price?
These prospective buyers want to know what's up with houses selling far over the list price, and how to...
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Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common in Canada: Changing ownership of assets for married and common-law partners
The tax implications of changing land owned jointly as tenants in common to joint tenancy with right of survivorship...