The Rent vs Buy Decision: Roots or Wings?
Buying a home versus renting is one of those major decisions that you must pause and consider very carefully before[…]
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Category: Housing Basics
How to Save for Your Home Down Payment
In the preceding post, we discussed ballparking how much home you want or need and how much down payment you’ll[…]
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How Much Down Payment for a House?
One of the most significant barriers facing first-time home buyers is saving enough money for the down payment. In previous[…]
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Make The Most of the RRSP Home Buyers Plan
The RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a tax-advantaged way to save and pay for your first home. Basically, it[…]
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What Investments to Buy in Your FHSA
In the preceding post, I reviewed the rules for using an FHSA and how to make the most of the[…]
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FHSA (First Home Savings Account): The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Tax Trasher
The first home savings account (FHSA) was introduced in 2023 to help Canadian first-time home buyers save for their down[…]
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My Dirty Little 10000 Sqft Secret
Well, back when I wrote the post about using our home equity to invest and income split, I was only[…]
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