Rates are going down—is now a good time to buy a house in Canada? Jun 6th

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The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada May 22nd

Mortgage rate comparison tool Customize the filters to compare rate types and terms. powered by Why trust us MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate money matters since 1999. Our editorial team of trained journalists works closely with leading personal finance .... More »

Gen Z housing hacks for the return-to-office era + MORE Nov 3rd

After years of remote work and suburban migrations, many young Canadians are being pulled back into city centres, where rental markets are more expensive. Toronto’s average rent, for example, sits around $2,600/month—about 20% higher than the national average, keeping the city among Canada’s p.... More »

What happens to an RESP when a family moves to the U.S.? + MORE May 8th

It’s a familiar story: a family builds their life in Vancouver, does all the right things, opens a registered education savings plan (RESP), contributes diligently, and collects the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG). Then, an opportunity arises south of the border—a job offer, a lifestyl.... More »
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Best robo-advisors in Canada for 2026 + MORE Feb 11th

The name may be offputting, but robo-advisors occupy a key middle way in the investment landscape between do-it-yourself investing and having a live investment advisor. They will cost you a lot less than a commissioned or fee-for-service advisor and the often pricey investment products they recommen.... More »
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Online “finfluencers” grow up + MORE Jul 3rd

If you’re someone near or at retirement, has a column like the one you’re now reading ever “finfluenced” any of your financial decisions? Increasingly, many Canadian investors are turning to a new generation of voices online, a trend that regulators are starting to watch more closely.  .... More »
Real estate market analysts say the Bank of Canada’s much anticipated decision to lower its key interest rate could be the sign that many would-be homebuyers have been waiting for to make their move. The central bank announced the quarter-percentage-point cut on Wednesday, its first in more than four years, meaning its key interest rate now stands at 4.75%.

The housing supply issue is improving

It comes after some of Canada’s largest cities have seen ballooning home listings in recent months from droves of sellers listing their properties, despite demand from potential buyers not keeping up. That includes the Greater Toronto Area, where new listings last month jumped 21.1% year-over-year, with 18,612 properties put on the market. Calgary and Vancouver have seen similar trends, with new listings rising 18.7% and 12.6%, respectively, year-over-year in May. But home sales declined in all three cities. In Toronto, there were 21.7% fewer sales in May year-over-year, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reported Wednesday…

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