Home prices continue to fall or remain flat in major centres across the country , a potential predicament for those counting on their homes as part of their retirement plans…
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Garry Marr: If you're crazy enough to want to donate money to the CRA, here's how to do it
Every time someone tells me they are “willing to pay more taxes,” it usually means they are happy to have someone else pay more. But here’s what those people can…
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Canadians have billions of dollars tucked away in their First Home Savings Accounts , a savings stockpile that has only been growing as stock markets have powered higher in recent…
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Garry Marr: Home Buyers' Plan was invitation to disaster for young Canadians who bought at market peak
Raiding your retirement to make a down payment on your first home is a Canadian tradition that has long been encouraged by the government, but for young Canadians who bought…
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Garry Marr: Say no to a free lunch for your RRSP today, expect fewer menu options at retirement
There is supposed to be no such thing as free lunch in this world, but an unnecessary number of Canadians will be a lot hungrier at retirement because they gave…
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There are thousands of unsold condominiums in Canada’s two priciest cities for housing, with not many buyers in sight. Who blinks first — buyers or sellers — is the biggest…
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Could 2026 be the year of the renter ? After 15 straight months of rental price declines , the power balance may finally be swinging back into the hands of…
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Garry Marr: For Canadians who own real estate in the U.S., decision to sell comes at a cost
People are emotional about vacationing in the United States , but should feelings trump decisions that can have a serious financial impact on your wealth? For Canadians who own property…
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I’m not looking for pity here, and I won’t get it, but I have too much money in my family’s registered education savings plan. If that sounds like the kind…
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This isn’t a rant against renters , but it’s really hard to see the upside of being a landlord in Canada’s largest province, where rent control and other rules continue…
