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Category: Financing (9 posts)
Understanding Capital Gains in Canada
November 11, 2024 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
What Are Capital Gains? Capital gains refer to the profit you earn when you sell a capital asset-such as property or investments-for more than its original purchase price. For example, if you bough ...
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7 Financial Tips for People Looking to Buy an Investment Property in Canada
July 19, 2024 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
Investing in real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth, but it's essential to approach it with a well-thought-out strategy. Here are seven financial tips to help you purchase an investment pro ...
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Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage
November 1, 2023 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage For many people, buying a home is a significant milestone in their lives. However, getting approved for a mortgage is ...
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Bank Of Canada Rate Update June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
Bank of Canada raises policy rate 25 basis points, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the ...
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A Six-Step, Back to Basics Financial Plan for Most Every Canadian
November 21, 2022 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
It's a tough time to know what the right financial move is at the moment. Interest rates are increasing, while stocks are in bearish territory. It's easy to forget that there are smart things that you ...
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Bank Of Canada Rate Update December 9, 2021
December 8, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate and forward guidance The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at &frac ...
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
September 21, 2021 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...
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Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
August 31, 2021 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ...
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Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
August 24, 2021 | Posted by: Steve McArthur
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ...
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