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What happens when your landlord misses mortgage payments? Jun 11th
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time—only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you don’t know if you can continue to call this place your home. Experts say there are a number of ways thi.... More »
Alberta and Quebec lead the country in CMHC-insured mortgage deferrals - CBC.ca + MORE May 21st
Alberta and Quebec lead the country in CMHC-insured mortgage deferrals CBC.caThe Canadian government kneecapping its own housing market is unprecedented ForexLiveReal estate resilient during COVID-19 but CMHC warns about debt’s effect Yahoo Canada FinanceCanadian R.... More »
Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think + MORE Jul 25th
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I wish to leverage my HELOC to invest in dividend-paying investments. How would you advise I approach this? Is this an effective tax savings tool? Is there any financial institution or products you would advise?
—Martha
Borrowing from a home equity line of credit
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How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan Mar 22nd
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I am 59 years old, semi-retired and live in Ontario. I have $302,000 in my non-registered investment account (mostly Canadian equities), $133,000 in my TFSA (in equities), and $287,000 in my RRSP (in equities). I have three non-registered GICs, in 1-, 2- and 3-year terms, all earning .... More »
Softening market drives property values down in 2026, says BC Assessment - CityNews Vancouver Jan 4th
Softening market drives property values down in 2026, says BC Assessment CityNews VancouverB.C. assessments: Numbers reflect stable real estate market in Greater Victoria Times ColonistChip Wilson's $73.4M mansion once again tops the list of B.C.'s highest valued homes &nb.... More »
Ottawa wants to reform and expand its national registry of “unclaimed balances” — money in financial accounts that Canadians have forgotten they own. The proposal would add unclaimed pensions to the registry, but critics say that with about $6 billion in dormant assets up for grabs, more needs to be done.
Ottawa wants to reform and expand its national registry of “unclaimed balances” — money in financial accounts that Canadians have forgotten they own. The proposal would add unclaimed pensions to the registry, but critics say that with about $6 billion in dormant assets up for grabs, more needs to be done.
