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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...

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5 ways young Canadians can prepare financially for what awaits in 2024

2023 was a challenging year with high interest rates, inflation and housing costs. Here’s what’s in store for Gen...

Financial literacy

Say what?! 5 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2023

We’ve picked five words and phrases that capture the financial mood of 2023. From quiet hiring to soft saving,...

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Renting vs. owning: Can you be financially secure without buying a home?

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National Bank of Canada

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...

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...

Making It

How to afford moving out as a student or young adult

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Embark Student Corp.

Renting

How much can a landlord increase rent?

As Canadian rent prices keep rising, here’s what you need to know about rent increases, rent strikes and your...

Home Insurance

Compare tenant insurance quotes online

Tenant insurance policies provide coverage for personal belongings and protect a tenant against liability. Here’s how to get a...