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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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Retirement

OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security

Here’s how Canada’s Old Age Security pension works, who’s eligible for OAS, when you can start receiving OAS, and...

OAS payment dates in 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security
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Newcomers to Canada

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

What you need to know about buying and leasing, credit scores, auto insurance and more.

Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers
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Columns

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025
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Ask a Planner

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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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...

Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?
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Buying your first home? Here’s how to get ready to make an offer

Saving up for a down payment is just the first step. Here are the other costs many Canadian home...

Buying your first home? Here’s how to get ready to make an offer
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Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

More Canadians are missing credit payments compared with last year, according to a report from credit bureau Equifax.

Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025
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Stocks

Three of Canadian banks release their earnings

Profits are a mixed bag for Canada’s big banks, but Scotia CIBC and BMO all admit concern for borrowing....

Three of Canadian banks release their earnings