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Community Trust at 50: A golden anniversary built on broker partnerships + MORE Oct 19th
Reflecting on five decades of alternative lending, national growth, and an unwavering commitment to the Canadian mortgage broker community..... More »
How your rent payments can help build your credit history + MORE Oct 4th
Paying rent, much like a mortgage, can often be a person’s biggest monthly expense. Yet, there hasn’t historically been a way for renters to get credit for making these large payments on-time like homeowners. New rent-reporting platforms are aiming to change that. These platforms act as.... More »
Rising expenses driving Canadians to offload U.S. real estate + MORE Sep 19th
While politics play a role, brokers say rising costs, currency pressures and mortgage realities are the real forces driving Canadians to sell U.S. property — with many looking to reinvest at home..... More »
Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth + MORE Nov 9th
Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million..... More »
Financial infidelity hurts, but there are ways to get past it + MORE Oct 22nd
The down payment for your home purchase is topped up, and it’s finally the day you and your partner meet with a mortgage adviser. But something isn’t clicking. When the adviser runs a credit check, your joint report comes back in shambles with unexpected outstanding debt. The adviser ca.... More »
Parents today are tasked with a daunting challenge: preparing their children for a future they can’t predict. The world kids will enter as adults looks nothing like the one their parents grew up in. Artificial intelligence is already transforming work, entire industries are being disrupted, and the skills that made previous generations successful may not be the ones children will need. Many parents feel overwhelmed by this uncertainty, struggling to make decisions today about their children’s education, activities, and opportunities that will shape their success decades from now.
This uncertainty collides with harsh financial realities across every aspect of life. Families are already juggling mortgage payments, childcare costs, and rising living expenses in an increasingly expensive world. Add to this that the Canadian Scholarship Trust estimates a four-year university degree could cost as much as $192,000 by 2042.
It raises a crucial question: Is putting your hard-earned dollars toward education savings still the right choice?
The answer, according to extensive research, is a resounding yes—and the benefits extend far beyond what most parents realize…
