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Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate

There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.

Real Estate

Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a catch: It’s a loan you have...

Auto Insurance

What is direct compensation property damage and why do I need it?

We look at what direct compensation property damage is, what it covers (and what it doesn’t), and other...

Travel

Your Ontario staycation just got cheaper

To help you take advantage of the 2022 Ontario staycation tax credit, we’ve lined up five home-grown adventures that...

Business Insurance

Do I need insurance for my business?

Business insurance may not be a legal requirement in Canada, but it can save business owners from the risks...

Life Insurance

What is whole life insurance?

Here’s everything you need to know before deciding if a whole life insurance policy is the right policy for...

Credit Cards

What’s a credit card balance transfer? Can it save you money?

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Can young people afford to live in the city anymore?

Here’s what to know before deciding to move to a big city—and strategies to afford it, if you end...

Insurance

Term life insurance for couples—should you apply jointly?

Protect each other (and your kids) from financial hardship by applying jointly for life insurance for couples.