Mortgages

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose?

After nearly two years of interest rate increases, cuts may be on the horizon—here’s what that means for current...

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How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...

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Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?

When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...

My MoneySense

Why actor Isabel Kanaan says overnight success and wealth are similar

Finances can be serious stuff, but this comedic actor shares about her first job, buying her home with her...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 14, 2024

What asset classes did best last year? Short sellers lose their shirts, Canadian housing market refuses to go down,...

ETFs

ETFs and RESPs: It’s always a good time to invest in education

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Where should working retirees put extra income: A TFSA or an RRSP?

Working Canadian retirees may look at CPP and OAS as extra income. Is putting that money in a TFSA...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 7, 2024

Kyle’s predictions for 2024: TSX will thrash S&P 500, Biden will win (barely), inflation will fall, Canadian economic growth...

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The tax implications for Canadians selling foreign real estate

How are Canadians taxed on foreign property? Find out if you should report the sale on your tax return...