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How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at home affordability in March 2025 + MORE Apr 30th
Canada’s spring housing market is missing in action. That’s what the latest March data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reveals. Home sales plunged to a low not seen for the month since 2009, with transactions down 9.3% year over year.
The sideline approach taken by buyers isn.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2021 + MORE May 8th
Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balanc.... More »
Can I afford that mortgage? Here’s how much you can safely borrow to buy your first house + MORE May 1st
Talk to a mortgage broker and do a personal budget assessment before you start house hunting, expert says..... More »
This 33-year-old analyst makes $100,000 a year including bonus. She paid off her student loans and wants to buy a home. Is now the right time? + MORE Jul 25th
Like many millennials, Anna’s main long-term goal is to save up for a down payment. Now, because of the pandemic, she’s looking to buy sooner than later because of the real estate market..... More »
5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now + MORE Aug 21st
If you’re working to improve your financial situation, a few strategies may come to mind: paying down debt, building an emergency fund, investing inside a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), or putting your money in other savings vehicles. These are all .... More »
When it comes to self-improvement, most of us have a hard time with follow-through—and whether you stuck to your Keto diet or not, there are likely items on your financial to-do list that just never get crossed off. One of the easy actions to delay is creating a will. After all, no one wants to think about their own mortality and, unfortunately, a legal will is one of those things that becomes crucial only after you’re gone.
More than half of Canadian adults—57%—don’t have a will. And of those who do, many are out of date because life events like marriage, divorce or the arrival of children haven’t been factored in. If you pass away without a will (what the courts call “intestate”), it doesn’t mean the government can take your money—that’s a common myth. It does mean they get to decide how your assets will be distributed, and you may not have say over who takes care of your children.
So, just like every responsible adult needs life insurance, retirement savings and an exercise routine (thanks a lot, slowing metabolism), creating a will is a key “adulting” milestone…
More than half of Canadian adults—57%—don’t have a will. And of those who do, many are out of date because life events like marriage, divorce or the arrival of children haven’t been factored in. If you pass away without a will (what the courts call “intestate”), it doesn’t mean the government can take your money—that’s a common myth. It does mean they get to decide how your assets will be distributed, and you may not have say over who takes care of your children.
So, just like every responsible adult needs life insurance, retirement savings and an exercise routine (thanks a lot, slowing metabolism), creating a will is a key “adulting” milestone…
Daylight savings deadline – BC News – Castanet.net
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Daylight savings deadline – BC News Castanet.netDaylight Saving Time forever? There’s still time for B.C. to weigh in on the idea Global NewsView full coverage on Google News
Starting University in Fall 2019? Get an Early Start to Cut Costs
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Pursuing higher education is exciting — but as any new student knows, it comes with a price tag. If you’re planning to start university in the fall of 2019 you’ve probably already done some number crunching. But your savings don’t have to be restricted to breaks on tuition through scholarships or bursaries. You can plan on how to reduce your living costs before you even set foot on campus.
Save on Textbooks
You may have heard you can save money if you avoid the campus bookstore. But the number of options to get your class materials may surprise you. As soon as book lists come out, start hunting for the best price. You can rent an online copy, buy a used text, or share with a classmate. Often, your professors are good sources of information about where to get the best money on books. They usually understand new book costs are prohibitive for some students.
Plan Your Future Travel
Your winter break may be months away, but you already know you are going home for the holidays…
