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A woman in her 80s is sitting on her couch at home, removing her glasses, as she is thinking about selling her home or get a reverse mortgage.

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Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?

What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...

Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
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Can young people afford to live in the city anymore?

Here’s what to know before deciding to move to a big city—and strategies to afford it, if you end...

Can young people afford to live in the city anymore?
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The real cost of being single

For unpartnered people, everything from housing to grocery shopping comes with a higher price tag. Here’s what you should...

The real cost of being single
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Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things

Trying to save on these essentials could cost you much more in the long run. Here's what to know.

Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things

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How to upgrade your rental

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How to upgrade your rental apartment without breaking the bank

Expert advice from HGTV designer Tiffany Pratt on how to renovate your rental apartment and make sure it truly...

How to upgrade your rental apartment without breaking the bank

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Rethinking rentership: How to get ahead financially while renting

There is no shame in being a forever renter. Here's how renting has put these Canadians on track to...

Rethinking rentership: How to get ahead financially while renting
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What tenants need to know about buying out their rental

Douglas is considering buying the property he rents from his landlord. There are considerations and opportunities for everyone involved.

What tenants need to know about buying out their rental
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Renters during the pandemic: The cost of moving during COVID

It may be a renters' market during the pandemic (hello, lower rent, bigger space!). But here’s what moving rentals...

Renters during the pandemic: The cost of moving during COVID

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Tax implications of building a laneway suite

Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be...

Tax implications of building a laneway suite

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