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Life Insurance

How much life insurance do I need?

Here’s how to figure out how much life insurance you need to ensure your family will be financially secure...

How much life insurance do I need?
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Investing

What rising bond rates tell us about the future

Longer-term bond yields have long predicted—fairly accurately, if not perfectly—the direction of economic growth. 

What rising bond rates tell us about the future
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What happens at the end of a reverse mortgage?

Myth: seniors who sign reverse mortgage contracts will lose possession of their homes. In fact, there are three common...

What happens at the end of a reverse mortgage?
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Tax implications of building a laneway suite

Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be...

Tax implications of building a laneway suite
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Real Estate

House hunters: 7 tips for buying in a seller’s market

Record-low mortgage rates, combined with a low supply of available homes, have created a cut-throat market for buyers across...

House hunters: 7 tips for buying in a seller’s market
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Taxes

You may be able to claim these commonly overlooked medical expenses on your tax return

Several medical expenses are eligible for a tax credit. Here are a few Canadians should consider at tax time. 

You may be able to claim these commonly overlooked medical expenses on your tax return
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How do mortgage brokers get paid?

Adil is about to close on a home purchase and is surprised that his mortgage broker is asking for...

How do mortgage brokers get paid?
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Real Estate

The case for buying a pre-construction home

Buying a home that doesn't yet exist may sound risky. But if you take the time to understand the...

The case for buying a pre-construction home
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Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?

Sandra and her husband have lived in their principal residence for 40 years, but his is the only name...

Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?