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When is renovating my home a good investment?
If you own a home, chances are you may think about making home improvements at some time. Renovation is a kind of investment because it can add value to your home. How does it compare to other kinds of investing, or to the interest you save by paying off your mortgage more quickly?

How can I save money when I buy home insurance?
How much home insurance do you need? To answer that question, you have to decide what you want to insure, and then find out the costs.

What do I need to know before I start looking for a home?
Be a smart investor and do your homework before you buy. You'll be less likely to end up with something you can't afford, or that isn't worth what you pay for it.

Rent or buy: which is better for me?
Are you dreaming of the day when you will have your own place? Is that day almost here? If you are getting ready to leave home – or if your son or daughter is – you may be wondering: is it better to rent or buy? It's an interesting question, especially if you live in a place where rentals may be much lower than home prices.

Is it better to buy a home, or choose some other investment? Charlie's story
Now that he's making more money from his new job, Charlie is wondering if he should stop paying a landlord and start making payments on a home of his own. He has $20,000 saved so far. He tries to estimate how much he will have at the end of 25 years if he buys a home, compared to investing those savings.

Jasmine's story: Pay down or save up?
At age 52, Jasmine is one happy entrepreneur. Last year, she started a home business and is earning an extra $500 a month. Now that she's making more money, she wants a new plan for her future. She likes the idea of paying back her mortgage faster. She also knows she needs to build savings for her retirement. Should she use this extra $500 to pay off the mortgage earlier, or to build her RRSP?

Getting income from your home: Clifford and Carmen's story
Clifford and his wife Carmen live in Toronto and have a modest government pension and some savings. Now, because of health problems, they're starting to run low on cash. To stay in their own home, they will need in-home care. How can they pay those bills?

Protecting a mortgage: Marissa and Marcello's story
Marissa and Marcello, both 25 and just married, bought a condo together. Now they need a 20-year mortgage for $100,000. Marcello is still in school, so they depend on Marissa's income to pay the bills right now. Although she is in excellent health, they decide to insure the loan in case something happens to her. How much will it cost?