An inside look at how your loans — and spending — affect your credit score Apr 6th

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones for young Canadians, and one of the riskiest. For many households, a mortgage becomes the single largest expense they’ll ever take on, often requiring two incomes to keep it manageable. That reality is driving more homeowners to buy life .... More »

While extra payments can reduce long-term interest costs, they may also limit liquidity, trigger penalties and crowd out other financial priorities.... More »

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have erupted into war between the US and Iran. Spiking oil prices from Strait of Hormuz blockages are already having an immediate, aggressive impact on your wallet, your household expenses, and crucially, your mortgage. Historically, moments of extreme globa.... More »

Older homeowners are increasingly leveraging equity to help younger buyers, raising long-term financial risks as retirement approaches.... More »

Take a look at just about any housing affordability index in the country and you’ll notice something pretty quickly: they almost always focus exclusively on home prices and mortgages. Rental units simply aren’t included. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has acknowledged this.... More »