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Debt

Deep in debt with a baby on the way

Yes, raising a child is expensive, but a new baby is not a financial emergency—so avoid raiding your RRSP to cover the added costs.

Real Estate

Mortgage Payment Calculator

A breakdown of the principal, interest and balance owing by year

Debt

Using cash for investments vs. paying down debt in retirement

Real Estate

inheritance

Is paying off debt with a $250,000 inheritance a good idea?

Real Estate

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

Liz has just retired and wonders if she should use her investments to pay off her mortgage, despite her advisor’s advice to the contrary.

Budgeting

Canada’s credit score obsession is leading people to make bad financial decisions

Credit scores reward indebtedness, because credit scores are a product for the banks

Debt

How can Rita make her fleeing partner pay his share of their debt?

by Special to MoneySense

TFSAs

Should Mark invest his tax refund or put it to his mortgage?

RESPs

TFSA, RRSP or pay off the mortgage? What should Ben do with $100,000

Shopping

Why your post-holiday financial hangover will be worse this year

by Special to MoneySense