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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...

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment
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Canadian Financial Summit 2022: MoneySense sessions and free tickets

Canadian Financial Summit 2022: MoneySense sessions and free tickets
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Real Estate

Mortgage rules when buying a second property in Canada: What you need to know

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with...

Mortgage rules when buying a second property in Canada: What you need to know
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Qualified Advice

What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?

Purchasing a second piece of real estate has its...

What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?

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My MoneySense

The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more

The personal finance writer is an open book on...

The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more
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Renting

Decorating with stuff you already own

Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls...

Decorating with stuff you already own
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Ask a Planner

Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?

Doing home renovations? Find out if there are any...

Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: July 10

The worst start for markets since 1962, rate-hike fears,...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 10

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Renovations

Tips for nailing a home reno this year

Whether you’re handy or not, learn how to spruce...

Tips for nailing a home reno this year

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