Preet Banerjee
Marketers are increasingly using scents to influence our buying decisions
Investor Clinic
People who have money but can’t bring themselves to spend it: more common than you think
In Pictures
Home Buying: What you get for $200,000
Canadian house hunters might be surprised to see what's listed on MLS for $200,000 or less
The economics of housing
How are housing markets in Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa holding up?
As with the other large Canadian cities, resale prices have gotten a bit ahead of themselves, says Ben Rabidoux
Decoding the mortgage market
Expensive housing? Not by a 20-year comparison
Despite soaring home prices, low rates have kept houses affordable. But that could soon change, says Rob McLister
Mortgages
Housing
Mortgage brokers warn about new refinancing rules
Banking regulator wants homeowners’ employment status and current income be rechecked before loan renewals are approved
Let's Talk Investing
Why you should consider a 10-year fixed mortgage
Why are 10-year mortgages are being talked about now when not too long ago they were ignored?
Carrick's Reader
The rentership society
Rob Carrick rounds up the best in personal finance reading on the Web
Commentary & Features
Smart cookies
Create a home reno budget that works
Whip up a solid plan and realistic budget before you get cracking on renovations
Tax Matters
Tips and traps when tapping the Bank of Mom and Dad
Giving money to your kids generally won't invite scrutiny from the taxman, but lending them funds can be more complex
Car loan payment
See how much your car payment will be based on the amount borrowed, interest rate, payment frequency and term. You can create and compare two loan payment scenarios.
Features
Household Finances
Home Cents
Living frugally in your 20s: Five tips
Penny-pinching might not seem sexy, but it’s a lot sexier than getting snowed under by debt
Personal Finance
Tell us: Where do you keep your money?
After a run on Greek banks rattled savers in Athens, we were intrigued: Where do you stash your money?
home buying
Vote: If I could buy my dream home, what would it be?
If you could buy anything at all, what would you be looking for and how much would you spend?
Savings account rates
Household finance calculators
Retirement & RRSPs
Financial Facelift
Mortgage? RESPs? Get a grip on which comes first
Alberta couple want to pay off the mortgage as fast as possible and wonder if this is the right approach
Retirement
Debt freedom trumps lifestyle in retirement dreams
Only good health beat out debt freedom on homeowners’ retirement wish list
Financial Facelift
It’s all about priorities for would-be retiree
Rebecca doesn’t have to look for another job at 63, but it would provide her with some financial ‘wiggle room’
Retirement fund rates
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