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.
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What is tenant insurance?
Tenant insurance is coverage that protects you and your personal items if you rent your home. Industry pros explain...
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....
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?
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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...
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...
Mortgage insurance calculator
Buying a home with a down payment of less than 20%? You’ll need mortgage default insurance. Use this tool...
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How does life insurance work?
It’s a task that can easily end up on the back burner, but it’s well worth taking the time...