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Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

You can use a HELOC for leveraged investing. But what happens if you sell your home and want to...

Buying

High borrowing costs, record completions lead to condo oversupply

Condo prices in the Greater Toronto Area fell as the number of active listings grew. Experts predict a gradual...

Buying

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...

Investing

Private equity, private debt and more alternative investments: Should you invest?

Why private investments in Canada are booming right now and what you should know about them.

Debt

Battle of the generations: Who’s having the toughest time with finances in Canada?

Boomers admit they had it easier than others, but Gen Z gave themselves a C in paying off debt....

Mortgages

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...

Mortgages

Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates

As the central bank signals more rate cuts may be coming, borrowers are starting to reconsider the once popular...

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

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Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.