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Balancing home-buying dreams with financial realities

Balancing home-buying dreams with financial realities

One of the first thing Rampersad does when she works with a client looking to purchase their first home is help them register a First Home Savings Account (FHSA), which allows clients to reduce their taxation on their first home purchase.
More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared

More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared

More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared. The costs of caregiving – such as day-to-day expenses, healthcare, long-term care, in-home care, and home upkeep - can add significant burden to finances with most poll participants reporting at least $5,800 in out of pocket expenses annually, but as much as $25,000 for some.
Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca

Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca

For nearly a third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians, living a mortgage-free retirement may not be on the cards for at least a few years, a new report says.
Why the sky-high price of groceries may be starting to stabilize

Why the sky-high price of groceries may be starting to stabilize

A food economist is expecting more stability through the summer months with the next update from Statistics Canada coming on May 20.
Economist says Canadian grocery prices may level off

Economist says Canadian grocery prices may level off

An economist says Canadians may see grocery prices ease as supply picks up, demand cools, and a stronger dollar and paused tariffs help.
The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca

The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca

The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.
Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

A survey suggests Canadians’ outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they’ve taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.
The FP Wealth Survey: How much does it take to be considered wealthy in Canada?

The FP Wealth Survey: How much does it take to be considered wealthy in Canada?

Financial Post readers think people need a net worth of at least $5 million in order to be considered wealthy, they plan to invest about the same this year as last and their biggest regret was not starting their financial planning earlier.
Réno-brico | Du plancher sur les murs

Réno-brico | Du plancher sur les murs

🛠️ Dans le but de ralentir notre consommation, de réduire nos déchets, d’utiliser notre ingéniosité manuelle, il est possible de réparer, de récupérer et de revaloriser de la matière et d’éviter le gaspillage. Tout mérite une bonne évaluation.
Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging

Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging

Parkinson's disease is often seen as a condition that primarily affects older adults. In reality, it can impact people at any age, with 10–20% of cases appearing before the age of 50, and about half of those are diagnosed before age 40,
Many Canadians are delaying filing their taxes over confusion with recent changes

Many Canadians are delaying filing their taxes over confusion with recent changes

Canada’s April 30 tax-filing deadline is fast approaching, but many are planning to delay filing due to confusion over recent tax changes, according to a recent survey
The Rise of Micro-Therapy: Is It The Future Of Mental Health? | Essence

The Rise of Micro-Therapy: Is It The Future Of Mental Health? | Essence

Nowadays, more people are opting for micro-therapy, a shorter therapy form, instead of longer sessions. Here’s why.

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