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Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?

Is it best to maximize your down payment on a house or condo purchase, or keep some money to...

Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 23, 2021

As Canada heads toward a federal election, we take a first look at the political parties' fiscal plans; why...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 23, 2021
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Rethinking “core and explore”

Why the speculative component of this investing approach may be losing favour.

Rethinking “core and explore”
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What’s the cause of sudden acceleration in a 2019 Subaru Legacy?

Despite multiple attempts to diagnose the problem, the dealership has turned up no clues. Experts offer some options and...

What’s the cause of sudden acceleration in a 2019 Subaru Legacy?

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How much should you withdraw from your RRIF?

Sandy wants to deplete a registered retirement income fund by age 90 and wonders how much to take out...

How much should you withdraw from your RRIF?
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 9, 2021

Do earnings "hits and misses" really matter? Plus, the investment industry is establishing a new self-regulatory organization; winners and...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 9, 2021
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Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?

Rena started receiving Canada Pension Plan benefits at age 60 and wants to know if she can now defer...

Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 2, 2021

Tobias Lütke is now the richest Canadian; what does that mean for your portfolio? (Hint: Shopify’s growth story continues.)...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 2, 2021

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Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement

"Grey divorce" is on the rise—and it can have significant financial impacts, from daily cash flow to tax planning...

Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement

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