‘Business for self’ clients are on the rise. How do you secure a mortgage for one? + MORE Feb 24th

Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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How to keep your home after separation—even if you don’t qualify alone + MORE Apr 18th

Separation and divorce are hard enough without throwing mortgage stress into the mix. One of the most emotional questions we hear is, 'I want to keep the house, but I don’t make enough on my own to qualify—what can I do?'.... More »
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Ask the Expert: Steve Garganis – What’s your Canadian mortgage strategy in Trump’s tariff war? + MORE Apr 15th

Make no mistake, we are in a war — an economic war. President Donald Trump has threatened, imposed, or temporarily reversed tariffs on just about every country in the world, including Canada. Canada will now see a 25% tariff on aluminum, steel, Canadian automobiles and non-CUSMA-compliant .... More »
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Preparing for the next wave of renewals: Manulife’s unique solutions + MORE Apr 24th

The mortgage industry is in the midst of a transition in Canada, and Manulife is ready to evolve with it..... More »
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Canadian bond yields rebound sharply, sending some mortgage rates higher + MORE Jul 2nd

After being on a downward path for the past two months, Canadian bond yields have reversed course and are once again on the rise..... More »

How new mortgage brokers are overcoming the challenges of today’s high-rate environment Jan 24th

It's no secret that the current high-rate environment has been challenging for mortgage borrowers and mortgage professionals alike..... More »
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I have $119,000 room allowed in my RRSP and $81,000 room in my TFSA.

I am 47, live in B.C., currently not earning income as a caregiver for a parent. I have a business with a registered GST number to claim income now or in the future. But for my question, let’s assume I will be claiming $0 for the next three years. 

I have a sum of $250,000 coming to me as a gift, and I am looking to invest/save it. 

I plan to use the portions not contributed into my TFSA and RRSP in investments that will be earning interest as income—likely mortgage investments.

Based on my income projections, what amount makes the most sense to invest into RRSPs at this time? 

Should I spread the amount out over a period of time? Same question for TFSA. 

—Jennifer 

Maxing out registered accounts: TFSAs and RRSPs

Jennifer, you likely want to maximize your tax-free savings account (TFSA), skip the registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) for now, and put the rest of your money into a non-registered account…

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Roughly 2.9 million Canadians were self-employed in 2018, according to Statistics Canada, and many of them are keen to buy a home.

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On the surface, the Consumer Price Index data for January looks like inflation has finally been defeated. But soaring food prices and mortgage interest costs are continuing to take a bite out of household finances.

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