Magazine Archive: Stories from MoneySense magazine

Real Estate

Should you break your mortgage?

by Julie Cazzin

Real Estate

How to turn your property into a vacation rental

You don’t need to own a cottage to cash in—make a few extra bucks by renting out your home when you’re out of town.

Insurance

What you need to know about disability insurance

If you had a life-changing accident or were diagnosed with a critical illness tomorrow, would you and your family be able to cope?

Shopping

travel advice

Ways to save on solo travel

RRSP Guide: When

RRSP

RRSP deadline: A procrastinator’s guide

by Bryan Borzykowski

RRSP Guide: How Much

An RRSP loan can turbocharge your portfolio

But make sure you know the risks before borrowing for your RRSP

Mutual Funds

Playing defence during a stock market crisis

Cheap stocks don’t mean a rebound is imminent.

RESPs

The right way to unwind an RESP

The dos and don’ts of education savings

Spend

5 things your plumber isn’t telling you

by Luke Alexander

Shopping

5 things your wedding planner isn’t telling you

For starters, “you can rent me by the day”