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Home Insurance

What is tenant insurance?

Tenant insurance is coverage that protects you and your personal items if you rent your home. Industry pros explain...

What is tenant insurance?
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Real Estate

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...

Can I afford to buy a second home?
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How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio—and why you should know this number

How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio—and why you should know this number
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Real Estate

Is a vacation home a good investment?

A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But...

Is a vacation home a good investment?

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Columns

“Fakes” stars give the real answers

Emilija Baranac and Jennifer Tong may play opportunistic teens on “Fakes,” but they are the real deal in talking...

“Fakes” stars give the real answers
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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 costs, but what expenses can be deducted and claimed for...

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

Will you make money on your rental property?

Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is...

Will you make money on your rental property?
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Renting

Decorating with stuff you already own

Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls of redecorating from scratch and the best ways to restore a...

Decorating with stuff you already own

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Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?

Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the...

Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?

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