The Globe and Mail
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Jun 26, 2026
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More Canadians are nearing retirement with mortgage debt. Is that such a bad thing?
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RETIRE RICH
More Canadians are nearing retirement with mortgage debt. Is that such a bad thing?
MEERA RAMAN
PUBLISHED JUNE 26, 2026
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Being able to pay off a mortgage before retirement is becoming less common.
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Hey there. Canadians nearing retirement are carrying a lot of mortgage debt. In fact, mortgage balances among those aged 55 to 64 rose 6 per cent year over year in 2025, according to Statis…
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