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creditAugust 23, 2025

Personal Line of Credit vs. Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: How to Choose

In Canada, choosing the right borrowing option - Personal Line of Credit (PLOC), Home Equity Loan, or HELOC - depends on your financial needs, homeownership sta

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
creditAugust 22, 2025

Common Questions About the Canadian RRSP HBP

The Canadian RRSP Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) lets first-time buyers withdraw up to $60,000 from their RRSPs tax-free to purchase or build a home. Couples can combi

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
TFSA Income: Structuring $14,000 for Consistent Payouts
stocksAugust 21, 2025

TFSA Income: Structuring $14,000 for Consistent Payouts

Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV) WealthAwesome Profile → DIV.TO Company Overview Diversified Royalty Corp. is a multi-royalty company that acquires trademar

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
creditAugust 21, 2025

Questions You Must Ask Your Mortgage Broker Before Refinancing

Refinancing your mortgage can save you money, lower monthly payments, or provide access to home equity. However, it comes with costs and complexities. To make t

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
tfsa-rrspAugust 20, 2025

Is the Home Buyers’ Plan Right for You?

The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) allows you to withdraw up to $60,000 tax-free from your RRSP ($120,000 for couples) to buy your first home. You repay the amount ove

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
1 Canadian Company Powering The AI Revolution
stocksAugust 19, 2025

1 Canadian Company Powering The AI Revolution

BEP-UN | Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P (TXS: BEP.UN) WealthAwesome Profile → (TXS: BEP.UN) Brookfield Renewable is fueling the future with hydro, wind, sola

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Ontario LTB Ruling Signals Shift in Rent Increase Rules
UncategorizedAugust 19, 2025

Ontario LTB Ruling Signals Shift in Rent Increase Rules

A recent ruling from Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is raising concerns among Toronto apartment owners. The decision may reshape how landlords plan a

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
stocksAugust 14, 2025

Canadian Stock to Buy With $5,000 for Long‑Term Growth

Alimentation Couche‑Tard Inc. (TSX: ATD) WealthAwesome Profile → ATD.TO Company Brief Alimentation Couche‑Tard is a global leader in convenience retail, operati

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
1 Top Canadian Stock Down 16 %: Why West Fraser Isn’t Even on My List
stocksAugust 12, 2025

1 Top Canadian Stock Down 16 %: Why West Fraser Isn’t Even on My List

West Fraser Timber Ltd. (TSX: WFG) WealthAwesome Profile → WFG.TO Company Snapshot West Fraser Timber is a leading North American wood products company, operati

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
UncategorizedAugust 11, 2025

How some GTA homebuyers are finding space in a changing market

Torontos housing market has been ice cold these last few months. This is how some people have been taking advantage. Jon Campbell didn’t expect to buy a house i

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
This 4% Monthly Dividend Giant Never Stops Paying
stocksAugust 7, 2025

This 4% Monthly Dividend Giant Never Stops Paying

Extendicare Inc. (TSX: EXE) — Canada’s trusted senior care provider with a 4%+ monthly dividend yield, made even stronger by recent growth and acquisitions. Thi

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
stocksAugust 5, 2025

The Canadian Energy Giant That’s Too Big to Fail

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) 📈 Company Overview Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) is one of the world’s largest independent crude oil and

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA

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