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Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

The Canadian government is taking steps to have rental history counted towards credit scores, as a wayto help first-time...

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores
A woman receives financial advice from a friend

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Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true

Financial experts debunk old money myths and offer advice that many Canadians might find more helpful today.

Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true
A retired couple cheers to having found a way to fund their retirement

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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)?
A young women is a bit anxious about her finances in 2024

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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...

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

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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,...

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

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

Renting vs. owning: Can you be financially secure without buying a home?
A man and woman review their credit report after moving into their new rental

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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
Two roommates moving in together, discussing whether to get a loan for first-and-last-month rent

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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A young woman, who was just able to afford to live on her own, is hosting dinner to her friends in the kitchen of her new pad.

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How to afford moving out as a student or young adult

How to afford moving out as a student or young adult

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