Making the Big Decision: Investing or Paying Cash for a House - A Comprehensive Guide
The decision to invest or pay cash for a house is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Depending on your individual situation, there are various options available to you - from investing in an RRSP or TFSA, deferring deductions, taking out a mortgage and investing the proceeds in a non-registered account that pays dividends, using a HELOC to invest, or even paying cash for the house outright. It can be difficult to determine which is the best option for you and your individual circumstances.