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What’s better for buying a second home: HELOC or personal loan? 

A MoneySense reader wants to buy a second property, perhaps using the equity in her primary residence. What should...

What’s better for buying a second home: HELOC or personal loan? 
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Taxes

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works

Curious to know if you’re eligible for a recurring credit? Discover whether this quarterly benefit could add tax-free cash...

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works
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Debt

How AI is helping Canadians budget, save, and tackle debt

How AI is helping Canadians budget, save, and tackle debt
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Crypto

The best crypto platforms and apps in 2025

We’ve ranked the best crypto exchanges in Canada. See which one tops our list, and which crypto platforms are...

The best crypto platforms and apps in 2025
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News

Stock news for investors: Air Canada profit drops more than 50% in Q2 amid “challenging environment”

Canadian companies report mixed Q2 results, with Air Canada and TFI seeing profit declines while Bombardier and Gildan post...

Stock news for investors: Air Canada profit drops more than 50% in Q2 amid “challenging environment”
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Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 30, 2025

How a third consecutive rate hold from the Bank of Canada impacts borrowers, investors, and savers

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 30, 2025
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Canadian Crypto Observer

Could bitcoin reach $200,000 by the end of 2025?

Bitcoin is the seventh-largest global asset—can it keep rising? Plus, ETH’s resurgence, and whether investing in MSTR is a...

Could bitcoin reach $200,000 by the end of 2025?

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“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”

It matters how you designate a spouse on your TFSA should you die before they do. Successor holders get...

“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”
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Newcomers to Canada

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them

Starting over in a new country means relearning the basics, including personal finance. Vickram Agarwal shares his hard-won experiences.

8 financial mistakes newcomers to Canada make—and how to avoid them