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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 2

The best time to be a market bull, BlackBerry earnings, Nike revenues just do it, and a look at...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 2
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Real Estate

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

The potential to earn rental income sounds great, but unauthorized second units come with financial and other risks.

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment
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Home Insurance

What is tenant insurance?

Tenant insurance is coverage that protects you and your personal items if you rent your home. Industry pros explain...

What is tenant insurance?
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Retired Money

Tontines in Canada: Moving from theory to practice as a solution to our retirement crisis

You may be hearing about new products that sound like tontines, even if they’re not called tontines. Here’s why....

Tontines in Canada: Moving from theory to practice as a solution to our retirement crisis

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Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney
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Real Estate

Can I afford to buy a second home?

A second home can serve many purposes, from a vacation destination to student housing for your children. Here’s how...

Can I afford to buy a second home?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: September 25

Stats Canada lets air out of inflation, the loonie’s performance, FedEx delivers some bad news, and how historically bad...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 25
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Banking

Video: How to find the best online bank account

Video: How to find the best online bank account

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Buying a home with a down payment of less than 20%? You’ll need mortgage default insurance. Use this tool...

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