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Buying

Vacation Homes

Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?

If you’re thinking about buying your first recreational property, now may be the right time. Here's what to know.

Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?
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How to manage your tax withholding in retirement

Canadians accustomed to annual tax refunds may be surprised to owe tax in retirement and have government benefits clawed...

How to manage your tax withholding in retirement
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News

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

First-time home buyers in Canada could save hundreds on monthly mortgage costs through the federal government’s plan to waive...

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers
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When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...

When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

Planning to use your home equity in retirement
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Mortgages

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

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at home affordability in April 2025
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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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What to do if your pre-construction condo has dropped in value

Many pre-construction condos bought in recent years, especially in Toronto, are now worth much less. If you can’t close...

What to do if your pre-construction condo has dropped in value

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Investing

MoneySense at the MoneyShow: Real Estate Strategies

Here’s how to get your free ticket to attend the MoneyShow virtual expo.

MoneySense at the MoneyShow: Real Estate Strategies

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