Financial literacy

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Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think

Would leveraging the equity in a home to invest in dividend-paying investments lead to tax repercussions?

Real Estate

Buying a second home: How it works in Canada

Here’s what home owners and investors should know about the rules, financing options and tax implications of buying a...

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Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...

Real Estate

How to use equity to buy a second home

We look at four common ways of financing the purchase of a second property using equity built up in...

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Should you borrow to invest with the Smith Manoeuvre?

Warren is trying to crunch the numbers on borrowing to invest using a strategy often referred to as the...

Debt

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...

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Home equity options: When should you choose a reverse mortgage over a conventional mortgage or HELOC? 

These products may seem similar, because they all give you access to the value that’s tied up in your...