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Buying a home after divorce

During a divorce, one or both spouses may move into new homes. A MoneySense reader has a question about...

Real Estate

Do you have real estate FOMO? What you need to know before it affects your finances

An effect of many Canadians being priced out of the housing market, real estate FOMO can cause you to...

Renovations

Tips for nailing a home reno this year

Whether you’re handy or not, learn how to spruce up your home or apartment without breaking the bank.

Real Estate

Should you buy or sell first in today’s real estate market?

These prospective home buyers face a common challenge: buy first, or wait until they have a better sense of...

Earn

The secret to planning for financial negotiations

Prepping for a job review or buying a car? Aside from financial savvy, here’s what you need to negotiate...

Real Estate

What it’s like to be a first-time home buyer in Ontario—for real

Getting your foot on the property ladder in Ontario is not easy thanks to soaring real estate prices. But...

Mortgages

Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage

As interest rates climb, variable mortgage rate holders may start to panic. Here’s why you should avoid the temptation...

Mortgages

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Taxes

How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

A reader wonders if he should buy his parents’ rental property or wait to inherit it, based on the...