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One for the money

Four single moms get personal about their money matters and ask a pro for help.

by Juliette Baxter

Retirement

Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?

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What do cellphones have to do with credit scores? More than you might think.

Real Estate

5 mortgage-switch surprises to avoid

Switching your mortgage can save you thousands—but it’s important to pick an offer that doesn’t reduce that benefit by hitting you with higher fees and other unexpected costs.

Reverse mortgages

Considering a reverse mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

While a conventional mortgage advances you funds in order to buy a house, a reverse mortgage is just the opposite: It advances you funds from the house you already own. In this era of declining pensions, increased longevity and costly long-term care, are reverse mortgages a godsend? Or are they another symptom of growing debt?

Retirement

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Understanding your company pension plan

Earn

“Do I have to agree to my employer’s new non-compete clause?”

by Scott Hawryliw

Debt

What’s the best way to pay for a master’s degree in the U.S.?

by Heather Franklin

Investing

A deep dive into Questrade

Offering an online brokerage for hands-on investors, as well as robo-advisor services that manage strategy and trades for you, and low fees all around, Questrade is popular with newbie and seasoned investors alike. But is it right for you?

Investing

Looking for a safe haven? Cash isn’t it

It’s natural for people to want to move their stocks into cash during uncertain times. But while it’s easy to sell when stocks go awry, it’s much harder to know when to get back in.