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Mortgages

What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers?

The president of CanWise Financial explains what to keep in mind when shopping for your first mortgage.

What’s the best mortgage for first-time home buyers?
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What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation

Linda is approaching retirement with cash in her corporation. She wonders how to withdraw it before or after retirement.

What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation
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Taxes

What can you claim on your income taxes: 7 deductions not to miss

As a Canadian, you have the opportunity to make tax claims on your return. We’re covering the less commonly...

What can you claim on your income taxes: 7 deductions not to miss

Buying

Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make

Are you house hunting with kids in tow? Do you fall in love with staging furniture? Here's what to...

Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make
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Credit Cards

The holidays on a budget: How to avoid credit card debt

The holidays on a budget: How to avoid credit card debt
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Credit Cards

Five credit card habits to think about before getting your next card

With so many options for credit card features, it helps to know your priorities and goals. Here’s what to...

Five credit card habits to think about before getting your next card
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Real Estate

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers

Buying a home can be extra tricky if you’re single, self-employed, a first-time buyer, a soon-to-be parent or a...

Home-financing tips for 5 types of buyers
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Retirement

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?

Still want to retire abroad? The pandemic has made its impact on retirement plans, but some say it can...

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?
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Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as...

Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?