It's Personal Finance Canada

Help For First Time Home Buyers

It's Personal Finance Canada

Show Notes

This week we talk about the pros and cons of the First Home Savings plan and how it can work with other programs to help you buy your first major debt burden. When is an FHSA better than the RRSP Home Buyer plan, how much is really available and more ways to avoid the bank of mom and dad.

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