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- B.C.'s HootSuite making its social media mark
- Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
- Fire forces evacuation of Regina refinery
- Lack of trust in Facebook may hold back ad sales
- Buffett's firm buys 10M share stake in GM
- Finley softens stance on EI benefits
- Groups sue to protect beluga whales in Alaska
- Pint-sized financial pundit goes viral with banking system rant
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Think inside the box: unfinished 'white box' condos gaining appealA new type of condo for the price-conscious, recession-weary consumer has popped up south of the border and some experts say the so-called "white box" could soon find a market in Canada too.
Is it wise to buy a home alone?With only one income to tap for a down payment, a mortgage and upkeep costs, a single homebuyer takes a bigger risk. At times, though, the rewards are worth it.
Mortgage rates are getting pushed higherImproved investor confidence and increased government spending may be good for the overall economy but can be bad news for home buyers as bond yields rise and push up fixed mortgage rates.
- Freedom from debt key to retirement: poll
WATERLOO, Ont. - Nearly nine in 10 Canadian homeowners surveyed recently said that being debt-free was key to their idea of a successful retirement — even more than most lifestyle factors.
- Canadians, Americans share retirement angst
(Special) Misery, it seems, still loves to have a little bit of company.
Facebook in your mutual fund? It could be soonBOSTON - Ask people what they think about Facebook, and you're likely to hear everything from "It's a terrific way to connect with friends and family," to "It's a colossal drain on time and productivity."
Time to cash in on hot real estate market?OTTAWA - For most Canadians their home is the biggest investment they'll ever make — but they might be surprised to learn you can use if for more than just sleeping.
Online con jobs can be deceptively simpleMONTREAL - Did you ever get an email saying a package couldn't be delivered and you should click on the attachment for details?
- Some home-office tax myths
(Special) - The way people work today is changing. The internet and computer technology increasingly is making it possible for people to telecommute and work from home. While working from home can have a number of advantages and perks, many Canadians may be misled about what expenses associated with a home-based office or business they are entitled to claim on their income tax returns.
- Home price index up from February: CREA
OTTAWA - Home prices crept higher in March as a slowing Vancouver market was offset by an acceleration in prices in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, according to a report by the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Insurance should be included on packing listCALGARY - First the severe thunderstorms hit. Then a landing gear malfunction forced the evacuation of a plane at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
