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Myths and facts of reverse mortgages

Although there is growing interest in this financial product, which allows Canadians to borrow up to 55% of their...

Myths and facts of reverse mortgages

Home Insurance

“Do I need to tell my insurance company about a house fire or flood that I fix myself?”

Because fire and flood repairs are so pricey, a legal expert advises it’s in your interest—and your bank account’s—to...

“Do I need to tell my insurance company about a house fire or flood that I fix myself?”
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Real Estate

Your mortgage payment deferral is over. Now what?

Mortgage payment deferral, swiftly implemented in wake of the COIVID-19 pandemic, ended September 30. If you still can’t pay,...

Your mortgage payment deferral is over. Now what?

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Meal planning: the money-saving ingredient

A working parent, trained chef and experienced recipe developer shares strategies for trimming your takeout bill while reducing food...

Meal planning: the money-saving ingredient

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Income Properties

Real estate during COVID-19: to invest or not to invest?

Do the historically low mortgage rates we're seeing right now outweigh the risk of buying property during a pandemic?...

Real estate during COVID-19: to invest or not to invest?

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“Is it time to buy a home, or should I continue renting?” 

Look at how long you expect to live in your next residence, your ability to handle all the monthly...

“Is it time to buy a home, or should I continue renting?” 
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Credit Cards

10 strategies to help you pay off your credit card

Who doesn’t want to pay down credit card debt? Following these tips can help you bring your credit card...

10 strategies to help you pay off your credit card
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Insurance

Fire insurance claims: When to tell your home insurance provider

To claim or not to claim? Fire insurance claims can be stressful, but our experts can help you decide...

Fire insurance claims: When to tell your home insurance provider

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Financial Planning

“We paid off our mortgage early. What now?”

It's important to make a plan for your new, excess cash flow—bumping up retirement savings and emergency funds are...

“We paid off our mortgage early. What now?”

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