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Life Insurance

5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now

An effective financial plan goes beyond saving and investing. Life insurance can also be a key element in achieving...

5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now
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Real Estate

Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta

Alberta is an attractive place to buy a first home. We look at what first-time buyers can expect in...

Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta
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Mortgages

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends

Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...

5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends
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Real Estate

Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a catch: It’s a loan you have...

Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

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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...

Should you borrow to invest with the Smith Manoeuvre?
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The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate

When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties?

The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate

Real Estate

Do you have real estate FOMO? What you need to know before it affects your finances

An effect of many Canadians being priced out of the housing market, real estate FOMO can cause you to...

Do you have real estate FOMO? What you need to know before it affects your finances

Mortgages

Watch: What Is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive?

Watch: What Is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive?

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Debt

Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?

Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?

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