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How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance...

How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

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How should a 24-year-old invest now to minimize taxes in the future?

Abe contributes the maximum to his TFSA and is...

How should a 24-year-old invest now to minimize taxes in the future?

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“Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?”

Caitlin and her husband have been making accelerated mortgage...

“Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?”

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

Sonia, 27, hopes a graduate degree will boost her...

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

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Downsize, rightsize or get out of the market?

Mike wonders if he should cash in his big-city...

Downsize, rightsize or get out of the market?

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Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Here’s how to prepare

Talking with your partner about your financial future is...

Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Here’s how to prepare

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Should you use TFSAs and savings to pay off your mortgage?

It’s important to consider whether your TFSAs are earning...

Should you use TFSAs and savings to pay off your mortgage?

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They won the lottery. What now?

After a lifetime of living paycheque to paycheque, a...

They won the lottery. What now?

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What’s the best TFSA investing strategy for a young professional?

Semina paid off $32,000 in student debt and now...

What’s the best TFSA investing strategy for a young professional?