Reverse mortgages may suit some seniors says columnist
A Canadian columnist discusses reverse mortgages and who benefits. It notes that borrowers can take up to a third of home equity tax free, with interest accruing and potential estate consequences, and compares to home equity lines of credit as a cheaper alternative. It cautions that large equity plus low income and difficult heirs can justify the strategy.
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National Post
The ABCs of investing and asset allocation
A compact primer on money growth through Asset Allocation and Diversification. It explains asset classes Cash, Fixed income and Equity, outlines tax costs of investing, and suggests strategies like tax shelters and diversification to balance risk and return. The column notes Investors Group Financial Services Inc. provides general information.
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