Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 21

Big U.S. retailers post earnings, Canadian inflation numbers trend in the right direction, oil’s record profits, and Russia’s outlook...

Life Insurance

5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now

An effective financial plan goes beyond saving and investing. Life insurance can also be a key element in achieving...

loans

Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?

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Estate Planning

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...

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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 14

Prices are down, markets are up, a look at Berkshire and Disney, and Canadian miners are golden.

Renting

Decorating with stuff you already own

Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls of redecorating from scratch and the best ways to restore a...

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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...