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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 14

Prices are down, markets are up, a look at Berkshire and Disney, and Canadian miners are golden.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 14
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Renting

Decorating with stuff you already own

Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls of redecorating from scratch and the best ways to restore a...

Decorating with stuff you already own
A woman in her 50s-60s is looking to transfer the funds of a LIRA to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario on her iPad.

Ask a Planner

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?
To show family co-ownership of a house, a mother and her adult daughter are cooking together in their kitchen

Ask MoneySense

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

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A man doing acrobatics to symbolize the balance needed to calm inflation and a recession.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 7

Do earnings matter in 2022? Will Canada follow the U.S. into a recession? Plus other fascinating market fodder.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 7
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Financial Planning

“COVID made me do it”: Taking stock of pandemic money decisions

Social distancing, lockdowns and WFH compelled many of us to make big purchases and even bigger life changes. It’s...

“COVID made me do it”: Taking stock of pandemic money decisions
Rows of perfectly arranged Monopoly houses

Mortgages

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends

Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends
A woman stands under an umbrella in the rain

Life Insurance

Do I really need life insurance?

Purchasing a life insurance policy is considered good planning and, for some, the pinnacle of “adulting.” Here’s how to...

Do I really need life insurance?

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An older couple is seen riding in a car down a road in a classic car as they contemplate investing in classic car companies

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: July 31

Big earnings week in tech, maybe defensive stocks and old-school car companies are worth a second look, and Canadian...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 31

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