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Summer travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to save with strategic timing, flexibility, and smarter booking.

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Mortgages

Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s why a professional home appraisal is step one

Know your home’s true value before refinancing. A professional appraisal helps you access equity, lower payments, and make smarter...

Travel

Trade homes, not cash: A new way to see the world

Home exchanges are changing how we travel, making it more affordable, flexible, and personal. Here’s how platforms like HomeExchange...

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 18, 2026

The Bank of Canada holds its key rate at 2.25%, keeping variable mortgage rates and savings returns steady amid...

Newcomers to Canada

How global conflict affects your finances in Canada

Global conflicts affect Canadians’ finances in real time. Learn how rising costs, volatility, and uncertainty can impact your budget...

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Tax implications of owning a rental property as a non-resident of Canada

If you leave Canada and own a rental property, or you are a non-resident and you buy a rental...

Travel

Jet fuel surge pushes airline fares higher

Global airlines, including Air Canada and WestJet, are raising fares and fuel surcharges as jet fuel prices soar following...

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Should you claim capital cost allowance on a rental property?

Rental property investors need to report their annual income and expenses on their tax return. You must also track...

Auto

The state of the Canadian used car market: Trends, insurance, and the true cost of ownership

Used car prices remain high in 2026, pushing buyers to put down less and finance more. Here’s how insurance...