Insights
Straight answers to common financial questions.
Guides written in plain language. They are general information, not advice for your situation.
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First homes
The First Home Savings Account, explained on one page
How the First Home Savings Account works in Canada, who can open one, the contribution limits, and how it fits with an RRSP and the Home Buyers' Plan.
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Protection
How much life insurance does a young family actually need?
Rules of thumb are a rough start. A needs analysis, adding up what would need to be paid for and subtracting what you have, gives a real answer.
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Registered accounts
TFSA or RRSP first? A practical way to decide
Your tax rate now, your expected rate later and when you need the money settle the TFSA versus RRSP question for most Canadians. Here is how to weigh them.
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