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Mar 6, 2026 - MoneySense is a digital magazine and financial media website. Journalists and qualified financial professionals produce the content. MoneySense’s goal is to...

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If you already have a Canadian dollar RRIF, should you roll the U.S. dollar RRSP into the RRIF, or open a U.S. dollar RRIF and keep the accounts separate?

New immigrants to Canada soon discover that child care is not only hard to find, but hard to afford. Here are some tips for making it work financially.

Kamal wants to retire early in order to travel and do volunteer work but isn't sure she'll be able to meet her savings goal.

A stock index, or stock market index, is a tool for tracking the markets. Find out how a stock index works and why Canadian investors care about it.

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Here are the questions to ask when buying a used car, what to look out for on your test drive and more.

Don't forget your travel insurance, especially since you may have unknowingly paid for it.

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Chris Upton is 42 and looking for a simple investment strategy while she focuses on her business. Here's what the pros suggest

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With so many variables to consider when buying a stock it's easy to see why investors freeze when it's time to make the trade

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From time to time, Canadian investors may need to rebalance their portfolio due to market activity. Find out how to rebalance your portfolio.

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For anyone looking to get into the housing market, rent is a four-letter word. But Bruce Sellery thinks it's an option more couples need to consider.

Does it make sense to look at the benchmark home price in the area you want to buy? Short answer: Yes. Find out what it means and why.

At 60, Deborah is looking to work less and spend more time by the water, where she's happiest. But can she reduce her debt without selling her home?

As living costs rise, Canadians are cutting back on dining out, shifting spending toward value meals, brunch, and snacks.

Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put everything into GICs?

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Does it make sense to have a TFSA or an RRSP? It depends on your situation, of course. Find out which registered account is best for you right now.

Economic uncertainty is the new normal. Learn how to build financial confidence with smart saving, flexible banking, and simple money habits.

In 2024, MoneySense is thrilled to celebrate 25 years of helping Canadians make better financial decisions. Since 1999, our editors, journalists and

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Why older people are often asked for money and ways they can, and perhaps should, say no.

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The state of the U.S. equity market has advisors and Retirement Club members downgrading their outlook for stock returns. Here's where recent retirees should...

These are the regions and neighbourhoods offering the best long-term value for home buyers, based on affordability, price trends and other factors.

Both mutual funds and ETFs have their place, and the right one for you comes down to your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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Follow along as a young, beginner investor starts taking control of her money for the first time. Check back for updates and investing tips along the way.

Should lifetime contributions should be capped?

You may have heard that your money and investments are CDIC-protected. But find out what that really means.

With $42,000 in personal debt plus $20,000 in back taxes to pay, the Nazarios need a plan for getting out of debt. Here's what the experts suggest.

Buying a car is a big deal. Understand the financial part of the purchase and, hopefully, save yourself some money.

There are some spots that Canadians can safely travel during the pandemic. And we found the deals. Grab your mask and your passport.

This is Ayana Forward, a Certified Financial Planner based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Danita used the Home Buyers' Plan to buy a house 21 years ago. Then she divorced and sold that home. Can she use the HBP again now?

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Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What happens when you retire or die?

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Why private investments in Canada are booming right now and what you should know about them.

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