Articles By Justin Dallaire:

A man holds a miniature wooden home in his hands

Mortgages

The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada

You have so many options for finding the best mortgage rate for you. Here’s how you can compare some...

The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada
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Shopping

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Real Estate

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada

The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada

Mortgages

Mortgage payment calculator

Use a mortgage payment calculator to understand what a mortgage will cost you in real terms.

Mortgage payment calculator
A woman reviews RRSP rules on her computer ahead of the contribution deadline

RRSPs

What’s the RRSP deadline for 2023?

You still have time to add to your retirement savings and lower your taxable income before the RRSP deadline....

What’s the RRSP deadline for 2023?
A forest on fire

Home Insurance

Does home insurance cover wildfire damage?

Here’s what’s covered if your home or rental apartment has been damaged in a wildfire and how to file...

Does home insurance cover wildfire damage?
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Mortgages

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Mortgage interest rates have jumped sharply since the Bank of Canada started hiking the benchmark interest rate, but not...

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?
An exterior of the Bank of Canada's headquarters

Banking

What would a central bank digital currency mean for Canada? We ask 5 experts

The Bank of Canada is exploring whether we need a national digital currency. Five financial experts weigh in on...

What would a central bank digital currency mean for Canada? We ask 5 experts
A young man is smiles as he considers ways to minimize his capital gains tax

Taxes

Capital gains tax in Canada, explained

Learn how capital gains are taxed and how to avoid paying more taxes than necessary when selling your assets....

Capital gains tax in Canada, explained