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Planning a Trip or Cruise? Best Travel Tips for More Money May 24th
Want to save money on your cruise? Want to know how to save big on your next vacation? If you’re spending cash-only for your cruise, hotel and rental car, you might be missing out. There are lots of travel tips and cash reward perks you can take advantage of to stretch your dollars fur.... More »
How to handle a stock with a huge capital gain + MORE Jul 23rd
If you hold investments in a taxable non-registered account, then income tax considerations ought to be part of your investing decision-making process. Although capital gains tax rates in Canada are relatively low, with only 50% of a capital gain being taxable to an investor, the dollars of tax paya.... More »
Video: How to close a bank account + MORE Sep 12th
Pretty much every Canadian has a bank account. So it makes sense to ensure that you have the best savings account for you (and chequing too) by shopping around. So if you’ve decided to move on from your current bank, you will want to close your old account and ensure that nothing gets lost in the .... More »
Everything you need to know about RRSPs, TFSAs and RESPs + MORE Feb 15th
With the March 1 RRSP deadline just a few weeks away, many savers are no doubt asking themselves whether they should be putting money into this stalwart retirement account or if they should be investing in the decade-old tax-free savings account, or their Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), in.... More »
Negotiate rent with your landlord to reap savings + MORE Apr 3rd
When working out a better rental rate, know your local market and keep emotion out of it, Lesley-Anne Scorgie advises..... More »
The Perfect Pro: Your Guide to Working with Mortgage Professionals
– ratesupermarket.ca
As the saying goes – it takes a village. Even when embarking on your home purchase, it’s essential to put together a dream team of mortgage professionals to make the process as smooth as possible.
Connecting with a real estate agent is step one for many prospective buyers, but there are a number of pros you’ll need to connect with along the way before calling that home your own – and it’s up to you to hire them.
Here’s a list of the pros you can expect to work with during the buying process, and what you should know before hiring them.
Your Guide to Mortgage Professionals
The Mortgage Broker
What they do
Mortgage brokers navigate the lender marketplace on your behalf to find you the best mortgage rate. Brokers have access to a number of rates offered by various lenders, and can likely score you a better deal than you would have found on your own. They also take your personal budget and credit standing into account to find a mortgage product truly suited to your financial needs…
The GOP's Ambitious College Reform Plan
– online.wsj.com
Simplify student loans, expand vocational options, protect free speech, end ‘public service’ subsidies.
