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A young family discusses the rising costs of food in their living room

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians

The federal government’s new affordability measures build on other recent changes aimed at reducing financial pressure on cash-strapped Canadians....

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians

Allan Small on his glass-half-full view of the markets and managing risk

MoneySense columnist and senior investment advisor shares wins, losses, lessons and takeaways about investing.

Allan Small on his glass-half-full view of the markets and managing risk

A woman at home, sitting on the floor in her living room, wondering if she should pay off her mortgage or invest in RRSPs.

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

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A couple discussing their plan for retirement and pension withdrawals

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

Canadians have quite a few options for retirement savings. But before you look at when to retire and start...

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

An advisor discusses how inflation affects inflation-linked bonds with clients

Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of...

Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

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How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Mortgage interest rates have jumped sharply since the Bank of Canada started hiking the benchmark interest rate, but not...

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announcing the renewal of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Framework

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

Has the Bank of Canada reached the end of its rate hike cycle, or could we be in for...

How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits?

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Should you include your pension in your net worth?

Whether to include a pension in your net worth statement is up for debate. If you choose to do...

Should you include your pension in your net worth?

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