Canadian GST, HST, PST and QST Explained
Canadian sales tax depends on the province, the type of purchase, and whether GST, HST, PST or QST applies.
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Canadian sales tax depends on the province, the type of purchase, and whether GST, HST, PST or QST applies.
Canadian mortgages involve more than a monthly payment. Down payment, amortization, term, interest rate, renewal timing, payment frequency, and extra payments all shape the real cost.
Extra mortgage payments can reduce interest because they lower the principal sooner. The earlier the extra payment happens, the more future interest it can affect.
Compound interest means earnings can earn more earnings over time. Time, contribution habits, and realistic assumptions matter more than a perfect prediction.
Loan payments depend on principal, interest rate, term, and payment frequency. A lower monthly payment can still cost more when the term is longer.