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Side-stepping probate can be dangerous

While there may be instances where joint ownership does make good sense, doing it simply to avoid probate is...

Side-stepping probate can be dangerous

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RRSPs: Save for a home and eliminate debt

Have your cake and eat it too. Pay off your debt while socking away cash in an RRSP to...

RRSPs: Save for a home and eliminate debt

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The costs of buying and selling a home

Got your down payment? Good, now be prepared for the other costs associated with buying a home.

The costs of buying and selling a home

Real Estate

Ask MoneySense: Capital gains

Land sold to a builder is is subject to capital gains.

Ask MoneySense: Capital gains

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Mortgage debt

One-third of Canadians are taking advantage of low interest rates to accelerate mortgage payments, plus info on RSP withdrawls...

Mortgage debt

Real Estate

Real estate softens

Info on Canadian housing market, TFSA and holiday spending trends.

Real estate softens

RRSPs

Pay down the mortgage or invest?

Here are some things to consider before deciding whether to pay down the mortgage or invest.

Pay down the mortgage or invest?

Real Estate

The payoff: Work from the outside in

Make sure your financial footings are solid, says Mike Holmes.

The payoff: Work from the outside in

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Why saving outside a tax shelter is futile

Most investors are lucky to break even investing outside RRSPs or TFSAs, according to Mercer actuary Malcolm Hamilton.

Why saving outside a tax shelter is futile