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Couple who used home as ATM in a cash crunch amid housing downturn

Rising interest rates have dealt this B.C. couple a double whammy as they try to sell their home and buy a new one. Find out more. ....

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Alberta man hopes $1.2 million will go further in Mexico retirement

There are many unknowns in this income forecast. Read on ....

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Ontario man faces pre-retirement crunch in paying daughter's tuition

But a government pension will ensure a secure, prosperous retirement, a financial planner says. Read more about Ken s retirement plan. ....

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This Manitoba couple can retire at 50, but will have to solve the problem of a few lean years

Expert says part-time work, or a loan that could be repaid out of excess income later in retirement could bridge the gap. Read more ....

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Can this couple still afford retirement if one of them quits to support disabled daughter?

Despite their solid financial position, they feel caught in a bind. Read more ....

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