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Consumer-first finance: How USDC Rewards are changing the game Nov 20th
While traditional savings accounts offer minimal returns, cryptocurrency platforms are presenting Canadians with new options for their cash. Coinbase’s latest offering—3.85% rewards* on USDC balances—highlights a growing shift in how people think about storing and growing their money.
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What DCPD insurance means to you Jan 19th
Direct compensation property damage, or DCPD, has nothing to do with your house and everything to do with your wheels. Part of the no-fault auto insurance system, it is a mandatory component of car policies in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. The bi.... More »
How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy + MORE Apr 18th
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I cashed in my whole life insurance policy last year and received a T5 suggesting I have to pay tax on the full amount of my cash value. Is this correct? The cash surrender value was $27,000, I paid $28,000 in premiums, and they told me my pure cost of net insurance was $30,000, whate.... More »
Every mortgage calculator you will ever need Jun 13th
Owning a home can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but it can also be expensive when you account for mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance premiums, utilities and maintenance.
To get a clear picture of how a home purchase impacts your finances, you’ll need to determine how much you ca.... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Mar 4th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
Tax-free savings account is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-tr.... More »
Federal Equity-Split Program Begins Monday
– ratesupermarket.ca
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) will officially begin on Monday, September 2. The program was initially announced during the Federal Government’s budget launch in March. The down payment assistance program will be administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and has been touted by the feds as a partial solution to the current housing affordability crisis across Canada.
Despite promising to make homeownership more affordable, industry experts are concerned that the program will only help a handful of homebuyers.
How does the FTHBI work?
As the name suggests, it’s available only to first-time homebuyers, and applicants must also meet the following criteria:
earn a household income of less than $120,000 a year
qualify for and purchase mortgage default insurance
make a 5.00 to 14.99 percent down payment from your own resources
limit your mortgage amount plus incentive amount (combined) to no more than four times your household income
purchase a home priced less than $565,000…
