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You may be able to claim these commonly overlooked medical expenses on your tax return + MORE Feb 27th
Whether you do your own taxes or enlist professional help, you want to avoid leaving money on the proverbial table. Yet, a number of medical expenses are commonly overlooked by taxpayers when filing their tax returns.
Medical expenses may be eligible for a federal non-refundable tax credit on your t.... More »
How life insurance can protect from debt risks + MORE Apr 5th
Q: Our 19-year-old son has been accepted into an aviation program. The cost of the program is $100,000. Government Student Loan funding is not enough to cover the program cost, therefore we looked into a student line of credit. Unfortunately, a pilot was not listed as a profession that would ge.... More »
Canada inflation: higher interest rates worry Canadians debt, savings - CTV News + MORE Jul 10th
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Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate + MORE Feb 27th
How do I calculate the capital gain on real estate sold in Ontario? I’m trying to figure out how much I should list my main resident property for—after deducting all expenses (interest, fees, taxes)—to arrive at a reasonable profit margin. Is there a tool or app that can do that? I searched th.... More »
CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP? Dec 26th
I’m 40 years old. Can I transfer my accumulated CPP to an RRSP?
—Franco
I am going to cut to the chase here, Franco. You cannot transfer your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). Some pensions can be transferred to an RRSP, and there are ways .... More »
The Difference Between a Secured and Unsecured Loan
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The two most common types of loans are secured and unsecured loans. Whether you’re looking to borrow money for a new car or even a vacation, it’s best to understand your options before applying.
What is a secured loan?
Secured loans are generally more customizable and negotiable. They can have either have a fixed or variable interest rate and can last for a set or variable amount of time.
You can likely borrow a lot more at a lower interest rate with a secured loan, because you are generally required to put up some form of collateral for approval. A common example of a secured loan is a mortgage, in which your home is the collateral. If you are unable to make your mortgage payments, your house can be taken away, in what’s known as foreclosure.
And though your credit history will be considered, your current credit score doesn’t bare as much weight in the approval process. Secured loans can still be a great option for those who are having a hard time getting a loan due to their poor credit rating…
