Banking 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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Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress - BNN Bloomberg + MORE Jul 5th
Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress BNN BloombergStruggling mortgage holders could see lenders waive fees under new guidelines Global NewsCanada Adds Guidelines for Banks to Prevent Mortgage Defaults Financial PostWatchdog u.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: October 29, 2023 Oct 28th
Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Third quarter earnings are here from tech
Earnings season is here, as technology’s biggest players reported their third quar.... More »
Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores + MORE Apr 1st
The federal government’s commitment to have rent payments counted toward credit scores is being welcomed by companies that already offer the service, while renter advocates have raised concerns.
The plan to make the practice more widespread is encouraging, said Andrew Graham, chief executiv.... More »
Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks Apr 4th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
Checking Your Credit Card Statement Could Save You Money May 21st
One of the most useful personal finance tools is your credit card. You can use it to buy products and services online, set up automatic payments, finance larger purchases, and start to build your credit history. However, you must use your credit card responsibly.
While effectively managing your deb.... More »
Advice for cash-strapped renters and landlords during COVID-19
– moneysense.ca
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across North America in early 2020, it created a wave of income loss that impacted people from all walks of life. While some individuals have been hit harder than others, it’s difficult to find a group or industry that hasn’t been affected. A small segment of the population will have sufficient savings to fall back on, but the majority of Canadians who live paycheque to paycheque, will find it difficult to keep up.
There are ways to trim a budget and save a few dollars, but at the end of the day, a person’s basic needs must be met. Food and shelter are at the top of the list. This need was partially addressed through federal relief measures including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and again in a collective announcement by the six big Canadian banks, which promised new mortgage deferral options and more.
Unfortunately, many Canadians still aren’t making ends meet—and what options exist for those who don’t own their home but, instead, rent?
Many tenants are in financial distress, as are landlords who rely on rental income to survive…
There are ways to trim a budget and save a few dollars, but at the end of the day, a person’s basic needs must be met. Food and shelter are at the top of the list. This need was partially addressed through federal relief measures including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and again in a collective announcement by the six big Canadian banks, which promised new mortgage deferral options and more.
Unfortunately, many Canadians still aren’t making ends meet—and what options exist for those who don’t own their home but, instead, rent?
Many tenants are in financial distress, as are landlords who rely on rental income to survive…
