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RBC and NBC are the latest big banks to hike fixed mortgage rates + MORE Jun 3rd
RBC and National Bank became the latest Big 6 banks to increase their posted fixed rates this week, following previous increases by BMO and CIBC..... More »
“Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?” + MORE Nov 30th
Q. My husband and I, both in our early 40s, bought a house in Toronto four years ago. Since then, our variable rate mortgage has gone up four times and is now at 3.2%.
We have managed to pay down $150,000 of our mortgage in those four years with the extra bi-weekly payments and have $260,000 remaini.... More »
Reverse mortgages are cheaper than ever. Should you use one to tap into your home’s equity? + MORE Feb 25th
A reverse mortgage allows you to tap into the rising value of your home without selling it, writes David Aston. But watch out for the penalties and fees..... More »
Information vs advice. Why is it free? Oct 19th
The internet is great for researching infomation, ratings and even advice. With so much available data, it’s hard to decide which is accurate, reliable or even truthful.
Take this site for example. If this is your first visit then you may not be aware of all my credentials nor how accurate .... More »
Reverse mortgages are on the rise, but are they the right choice? Feb 21st
The number of reverse mortgages has surged recently. Experts caution it’s worth exploring all other options first, like lines of credit and downsizing..... More »
OSFI’s new mortgages rules… a silver lining..
– canadamortgagenews.ca
SEARCHING FOR THE POSITIVE..YES, THERE IS SOME. Hard to find any positive news from OSFI’s (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) new mortgage rules announced last week. In case … Continue Reading OSFI’s new mortgages rules… a silver lining..
Is this part-time teacher on track to retire in 9 years?
– moneysense.ca
Sarah Press is 41 years old and working as a part-time teacher in Toronto. She also has what she calls some “side gigs” cleaning houses so that she can earn additional income that she hopes will allow her to retire at 50 on a reduced pension. “My true retirement age with the school board is 54 but I’m aiming to go earlier,” says Sarah. “I know retirement at 50 is an ambitious goal for me, especially because I’ve only worked part-time the last eight years. Still, it would be great if I could do it. Teaching is so stressful, and I have so many hobbies that I could retire tomorrow and fill my days with no problem. I love gardening, baking and I’m also very entrepreneurial so spending more time on those interests is what I’m most looking forward to at 50.”
Right now, Sarah earns $55,000 annually—$50,000 annually from her teaching job and another $5,000 in income from her side jobs. Her assets total $775,000 with her largest being her $675,000 condo in Toronto. She’s a few months away from being mortgage free and hopes to put the $8,000 or so annually that she’s paying on her mortgage towards savings in 2018…
