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News

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada says it’s exploring how rent data could factor into credit scores to help make credit and financial...

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores
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My MoneySense

“My take on debt has changed over time”: Eva Wong on saving and investing

Borrowell’s co-founder and COO on the best and worst financial advice, and the biggest money lesson she’s learned from...

“My take on debt has changed over time”: Eva Wong on saving and investing
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Home & Décor

How much is a backup power supply for your home? 

Extreme weather is the new norm, so it’s smart to prepare for power outages. Battery backup power could be...

How much is a backup power supply for your home? 
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Ask a Planner

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”

Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”

Earn

What are capital gains?

If you’re selling real estate or an investment, you’ll need to understand capital gains. Learn how a capital gain...

What are capital gains?
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Real Estate

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

When is capital gains tax payable on the sale of property? And at what rate are capital gains taxed?...

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property
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ETFs

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener

Which ETFs should you invest in? Which ones best suit your risk tolerance? What about personal ethics? Check out...

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener
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Save

Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living

MoneySense celebrates Earth Day by sharing our editors’ top tips for reducing waste, saving money and shrinking our environmental...

Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living
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Real Estate

Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should

Understanding industry jargon can make you a better real estate investor.

Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should