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Personal loan versus line of credit: Which should you choose?

Need the best interest rate? Want fixed payments or flexibility? Find out the differences between personal loans and lines...

Personal loan versus line of credit: Which should you choose?
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What is RetireMint? The Canadian online platform shows retirement planning isn’t just about finances

Web platform RetireMint offers something most other sources of retirement planning information don’t: advice on the non-financial aspects of...

What is RetireMint? The Canadian online platform shows retirement planning isn’t just about finances
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The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

Vacation or rental property, or both? Here are the taxes you can expect on a secondary property in Canada,...

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada
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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024

Whether you want the highest interest rate or no service fees, these savings accounts will meet your needs.

The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024
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Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?

Second homes and rental properties have their own down payment requirements. Here’s what to expect when buying a second...

Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?
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Buying a second home: How it works in Canada

Here’s what home owners and investors should know about the rules, financing options and tax implications of buying a...

Buying a second home: How it works in Canada
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How to use equity to buy a second home

We look at four common ways of financing the purchase of a second property using equity built up in...

How to use equity to buy a second home
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Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?
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It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

Some government programs apply a flexible definition of “first-time home buyer.” Find out what it can mean for you....

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how