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Financial literacy

Financial literacy

Parents fear for their kids’ financial future but avoid the money talk

53% of parents in an RBC poll said they were stressed about their children’s financial futures, even though most...

Parents fear for their kids’ financial future but avoid the money talk
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Financial literacy

The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada

Canadians have more options than ever to learn about personal finance. Here are the best free courses available—online or...

The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada
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Financial Planning

Having a financial plan more than doubles your retirement confidence—here’s why so many Canadians are skipping it

Cost, complexity, and confusion about what financial planning involves prevent Canadians from taking action, but 93% of those who...

Having a financial plan more than doubles your retirement confidence—here’s why so many Canadians are skipping it
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Financial literacy

How your rent payments can help build your credit history

Rent-reporting platforms let renters build credit by reporting on-time payments, helping first-time buyers and newcomers improve mortgage eligibility.

How your rent payments can help build your credit history

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Newcomers to Canada

How to build confidence in your financial life

Newcomers fear making financial mistakes. Getting the services you need requires doing your research and taking many small steps.

How to build confidence in your financial life
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Mortgages

Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks

Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks
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Credit Cards

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025

Getting a student credit card is a great way to take charge of your finances and begin building a...

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025
A Canadian family moving, thanks the BoC rate cuts, which improved mortgage affordability in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton

Mortgages

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

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Ask a Planner

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

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