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Retiring With a Mortgage:
Canada’s New Reality

For decades, the measure of a successful retirement was simple: own your home outright and live debt-free. That picture is shifting. More Canadians are entering retirement with mortgages still on the books, and for many, it is becoming an accepted reality.

Research from Royal LePage shows how quickly things have changed. Nearly one in three Canadians expecting to retire in the next two years say they will still have mortgage debt. Less than a decade ago, the number was half that. The idea of being mortgage-free by 65 is no longer the standard.

Let's break down why.

Retiring With a Mortgage: Canada’s New Reality For decades, the measure of a successful retirement was simple: own your home outright and live debt-free. That picture is shifting. More Canadians are entering retirement with mortgages still on the books, and for many, it is becoming an accepted reality. A Growing Trend Research from Royal LePage....

Critical Illness Insurance:
Should You Add It to Your Portfolio?

When most people think about financial planning, they picture mortgages, retirement accounts, and investment portfolios. One product that is often overlooked until it is too late is critical illness insurance.

This type of coverage pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a serious condition such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. The money is tax-free and can be used however you choose, whether to replace lost income, cover medical bills, or fund lifestyle adjustments.
So, is it worth the cost? The answer depends on your risk factors and financial goals.

Critical Illness Insurance: Should You Add It to Your Portfolio? When most people think about financial planning, they picture mortgages, retirement accounts, and investment portfolios. One product that is often overlooked until it is too late is critical illness insurance. This type of coverage pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a serious condition su...

Smart-Sizing Your Home:
The Hidden Financial Opportunity in Downsizing

For many homeowners approaching retirement, the family home represents more than just memories. It is often their single largest asset, tying up hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity. Yet, while it provides comfort and stability, it can also weigh down retirement plans with higher costs and underutilized space.

That is where smart-sizing comes in. Unlike the traditional idea of “downsizing,” which often implies sacrifice, smart-sizing is about aligning your home to your lifestyle, financial goals, and future needs.

Smart-Sizing Your Home: The Hidden Financial Opportunity in Downsizing For many homeowners approaching retirement, the family home represents more than just memories. It is often their single largest asset, tying up hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity. Yet, while it provides comfort and stability, it can also weigh down retirement plans with higher costs and und...

If you own a rental property in Canada, you already know the margins are tight and the rules are tighter.

Should you claim that kitchen redo as a repair? Is your discounted lease to your nephew going to tank your deductions? Can you write off that HELOC interest or will it backfire?

These aren’t one-off questions. They’re the daily decisions that shape your long-term return, and they’re exactly where many landlords go wrong.

The good news? You don’t have to guess. We’ve put together a free, no-fluff guide to help you make smarter calls, avoid expensive missteps, and run your rental like a pro.

It’s free, actionable, and built to help you make sharper decisions whether you own one property or several.

Access the full guide below!

Canadian Landlords Are Leaving Money (and Protection) on the Table If you own a rental property in Canada, you already know the margins are tight and the rules are tighter. Should you claim that kitchen redo as a repair? Is your discounted lease to your nephew going to tank your deductions? Can you write off that HELOC interest or will