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Two empty Muskoka chairs on a deck, to inspire the contrast of the perks of a cottage in Canada and the financial implications.

Real Estate

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax
Canadian family watching movies at home.

Mortgages

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates

Some investors might look at their portfolios, but Canadians getting a mortgage (or renewing one) should keep an eye...

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates
A man and woman consider paint chips in their new condo

Real Estate

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment
Canadian couple in the kitchen of their cottage as they contemplate selling and if they an avoid taxes.

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Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?
Canadian mom and child at the cottage she inherited from her father and shares with her siblings and step mom.

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Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications

Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?

Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications
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News

Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected

Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew slightly, but likely not enough to deter a rate cut in September, experts...

Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected
Leaving a cottage to family and capital gains

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Reducing capital gains on a cottage

With planning and the right documents, the capital gains tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...

Reducing capital gains on a cottage
Canadian investor looking at MoneySense's best dividend stocks

Stocks

Top 100 dividend stocks in Canada 2024

Use this ranking as a tool to help you identify the companies that offer the best investment potential now,...

Top 100 dividend stocks in Canada 2024
Canadian investor looking at MoneySense's best dividend stocks

Stocks

The best dividend stocks in Canada 2024

Here’s our list of the top dividend stocks of 2024. Use this ranking as a tool to help you...

The best dividend stocks in Canada 2024