Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?
Making accelerated mortgage payments can pay down a mortgage faster. But what about other financial goals, like RESPs? How...
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30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown
The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.
Investing tips for expectant parents
Dario and Brianna estimate they’ll have $10,000 a year to put towards retirement savings, their child’s education or paying...
Renting out a suite on Airbnb could endanger your mortgage
Mortgage lenders generally like it when borrowers use their property to earn extra income. But some home-rental circumstances make...
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Should you use TFSAs and savings to pay off your mortgage?
It’s important to consider whether your TFSAs are earning more than you’re paying in mortgage interest, as well as...
How to get the best mortgage rate in Calgary
We asked a broker to share his best tips for finding, and holding onto, a great mortgage that protects...
How safe is it to keep more than $100,000 in one savings account?
Marcus and Rina have socked away $120,000 for a down payment in a single savings account at a small...
Important tips on leaving real estate in your will
How can Annie ensure her son inherits her condo mortgage-free?
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Avoiding future interest is one way to look at your return on investment
Should Vince cash out his medical pension to pay down his mortgage, or keep it as an indexed $400...