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What is a mortgage? Nov 14th
Mortgage negotiations can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. If you’re wondering about mortgages—how they work, what types of mortgages exist, who can apply and how to get approved—you’ve come to the right place.
Mortgage: the simple definition
In its simplest fo.... More »
Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate + MORE Feb 27th
How do I calculate the capital gain on real estate sold in Ontario? I’m trying to figure out how much I should list my main resident property for—after deducting all expenses (interest, fees, taxes)—to arrive at a reasonable profit margin. Is there a tool or app that can do that? I searched th.... More »
RESP guide: Making the shift from saving for your child’s post-secondary education, to funding it Jul 18th
A Registered Education Savings Plan is a government-sponsored investment account that’s designed to help adults save towards post-secondary education costs for the children in their lives.
Canadians contributed $5 billion to RESPs in 2019, bringing total assets to $63.7 billion, according to the.... More »
The best travel credit cards that aren’t travel credit cards + MORE Oct 31st
If we’ve learned anything from the pandemic, it’s that things can change quickly. In 2019, travel was a major spending category for Canadians. But in 2020, we were grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s understandable if earning travel rewards aren’t at the top of your priority list. At.... More »
What is the RESP contribution deadline? + MORE Oct 30th
Between the gifts and the gatherings, the month of December can be an expensive time of the year. It’s a tough month to think about saving for your child’s future education on top of everything else. (We get it!) But there’s good reason to plan ahead and put some extra cash aside before the en.... More »
Negotiate rent with your landlord to reap savings
– thestar.com
When working out a better rental rate, know your local market and keep emotion out of it, Lesley-Anne Scorgie advises.
Negotiate rent with your landlord to reap savings
– thestar.com
When working out a better rental rate, know your local market and keep emotion out of it, Lesley-Anne Scorgie advises.