Should you buy back pension service from your employer?
There are pros and cons to topping up your years of pensionable service, and the longer you live, the...
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Debt management: How I got help to take control of my debt
Debt management can seem daunting, if not impossible. However, with the right plan and a goal in mind, Jackie...
Does a spouse’s real estate ownership cancel out first-time homebuyer qualifications?
Meredith’s husband purchased a condo before they got married. She’s never lived in it, and wonders if she can...
The debt mistakes you’re probably making
You'll want to tackle the highest-interest debt first, then your tax-deductible dues.
Is building an emergency fund more important than other financial goals?
Sami, 51 and single, wants to put extra mortgage payments and RRSP contributions on the back burner until her...
Is it best to own a first home as an income property or primary residence?
Larry wonders if he will lose his ability to use first-time home buyers’ programs if he rents out the...
The best TFSA investments in Canada
Despite its name, you can hold a variety of investment types inside a Tax-Free Savings Account—not only savings. This...
Should retirees reduce RRIF payments during COVID-19?
In March, the federal government gave RRIF owners the option of withdrawing 25% less than the mandated annual minimums...
Oaken Financial review 2020
For Canadians who are comfortable doing most of their banking online, and are looking for a range of flexible...