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How to qualify for EI benefits in retirement in Canada Feb 21st
Ask MoneySense
I’m a 75-year-old male, working part-time and contributing to EI every two weeks; and have for 10 years.
I do have CPP and OAS income.
Do I qualify to collect EI benefits for a period of time if I retire this year? I’ve paid contributions for 10 years and now plan to ret.... More »
What it’s like to work with a financial advisor Apr 5th
If you’re like many Canadians, you’re probably weighing working with a financial advisor. Maybe you’ve just gotten married, started a business, expanded your family or come into an inheritance, or you’re planning your financial future as you approach retirement.
A financial advisor can be.... More »
Home insurance: Are you covered for wildfires, floods and other climate-related disasters? Jan 19th
In 2024, severe weather caused record-breaking property damage across Canada. Home owners and insurers are reeling from the impacts of multiple disasters, including floods in Toronto, Southern Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec; the wildfire in Jasper, Alta.; and a hailstorm in Calgary. Together, .... More »
Planning to buy your first home? Be ready to jump in when the post-pandemic market picks up Apr 17th
Closing costs, such as land transfer tax, lawyer fees and title insurance, have to be paid on top of the down payment when you take legal possession of your new home, and they add up fast..... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Aug 28th
TFSA contribution room calculator
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator. Note that in the second box below, you should not “double count” contributions that you have withdrawn and then legitimately re-contributed in the following.... More »
Hacks to Slash Your Mortgage and Clear Your Debt Early
– ratesupermarket.ca
Finding you the best financial practices is what gets us up in the morning. And our staff is a great resource for these ideas. So we polled the staff in our office to ask one simple question: What mortgage hacks do you use to speed up your mortgage payments?
Here are their best tips for getting out of debt early:
Get a Head Start
The Down Payment
Find acceptable sacrifices to save a bigger down payment. If you have RRSP funds, leverage the RRSP homebuyers plan. If you can amass a 20 percent down payment, you’ll save thousands in mandatory mortgage insurance premiums. (Mortgage default insurance is required when your down payment is below 20 percent).
Compare Mortgage Rates
Make sure you are fully aware of all the mortgage options available to you, and compare mortgage rates at RateSupermarket.ca. Saving just 1/4 percent off your rate could save you thousands – and if you use those savings to make extra payments you’ll pay down principal even faster, compounding the interest you save…
