Alexander Lim - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

In the face of uncertainty stirred up by the talk of tariffs, it’s natural to feel uneasy about your finances. Here are some tips to help protect your money and weather change with confidence.

Navigating Tariffs: Small Steps to Stay in Control

Whether you’re looking for a supplementary source of income or ways to help out family or friends who are searching for a place to live, you may want to consider redeveloping your home and/or adding new residential units to your property.

Thinking of Adding Residential Units to Your Home? 6 Top Questions Answered

Where’s the economy headed? Key economic indicators are one tool that can help investors understand what may lie ahead

Where's the Economy Headed? Key Economic Indicators Explained Indicators can refer to trends, variables, data and other forces we can use to measure the state of the economy.

We analyze the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

Federal budget 2024: Key measures that may have a direct impact on you

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Canada’s housing crisis will reach even more alarming levels if not enough is done now. According to RBC Economics, if affordability remains close to where it is today, many renters won’t be able to afford rent in the future.

The Great Rebuild Seven ways to fix Canada’s housing shortage - RBC Thought Leadership Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

Canada will allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would allow the amortization period on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The measure will take effect on Aug. 1. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has advocated for the longer period, saying five years more would help with affordability and speed up construction. The government also nearly doubled the amount first-time buyers can withdraw from RRSPs to buy a home to $60,000 from $35,000 as of April 16.

Canada to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes.

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics. The Great Rebuild—a new report from RBC Economics, looks at the five phases that led to Canada’s housing crisis:

The Great Rebuild Seven ways to fix Canada’s housing shortage - RBC Thought Leadership Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

Get the lowdown on what types of investments can be held in the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

What Investments Can I Hold in My FHSA? Get the lowdown on your investment options for the First Home Savings Account.

There are a few dos and don’ts to consider when putting Registered Education Savings Plan funds to use.

RESP Withdrawals: 6 Things to Consider There are a few dos and don'ts to consider when putting Registered Education Savings Plan funds to use.