Help for homeowners

Mortgage insurance vs life insurance: What’s the difference?

October 30, 2025

Do you need mortgage insurance to protect your home? Or would life insurance do more for you? Find out which one better helps to protect your home and family.

Do you need life insurance to buy a house in Canada?

October 14, 2025

Buying a new house? You’ll want to think about life insurance to help protect your mortgage and your family. Here’s why.

8 things to do before you become a landlord

December 30, 2024

Whether you’re renting out space for profit or to help cover your mortgage, these tips will help reduce your stress and increase your chances of financial success.

A 4-step guide to saving for your first home

November 05, 2024

It may seem challenging to save enough for a down payment on your first home. But with a solid plan it can be done.

How to pay off your mortgage faster

October 11, 2024

Are rising interest rates motivating you to pay off your mortgage faster? Here are 3 strategies that might help you do just that.

How to sell your parent’s home

August 26, 2024

Selling your aging parent’s home can be a difficult process. Here are some tips for how to deal with this sensitive issue – and when.

How to use your RRSP to buy a house

July 18, 2024

Interested in buying your first house? The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) lets you use your RRSP, tax-free, to do so. But how does it work and what are the conditions? Find out what it's all about below.

What happens to your FHSA if you don’t buy a home?

March 11, 2024

The purpose of the FHSA is to enable you to buy your first home. But what happens if you don’t?

How to make your home reno worth it

October 30, 2023

Updates and upgrades can often add thousands of dollars to the value of your home on the resale market. But not all renovations are created equal.

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RRSP vs. Mortgage calculator

Putting money in your RRSP is a great way to save for retirement. But you may gain more in the long run by paying down your mortgage first.

Budget calculator

Where does your money go? Use this monthly budget calculator to help you manage your spending and understand if you're falling short, breaking even or coming out ahead.

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