Scott Wilson
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Should I take CPP at age 60?
The calendar has flipped, and we have a new year ahead. Bring on 2020. The kids are back at school; homework, lessons and sports practice have begun to fill the family calendar again. Summer holidays and backyard BBQs are on...
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Record low equity release rates are just one option for older borrowers
Equity release rates have fallen to a record low, making it cheaper for older people to borrow against their home. Data from market research firm Defaqto shows the average rate on...
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The Best Investments in Canada
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Canada’s economy was slowing even before COVID-19 hit, January GDP numbers show
Canada's economy expanded by 0.1 per cent in January as manufacturing and the financial sector grew while transportation, mining, oil and gas and the...
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Where to find and apply for COVID-19 financial relief
Alberta and Saskatchewan offer payments for anyone who is unable to receive federal aid. Quebec has a province-run temporary aid program for those who are...
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Did coronavirus cancel your travel plans? Here’s how to get your money back
Whether it’s a trip you booked months ago, or a last-minute deal you snagged when news coverage of the coronavirus was still just a...
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Oil price falls below $20 US a barrel, its lowest since 2002
The benchmark price for a barrel of North American oil dipped below $20 US on Monday morning, the first time that's happened in 18...