What are they and which one is right for you? I sat down with Brook Dyson, a Financial Advisor from Edward Jones, to talk about TFSA’s and RRSP’s. When it comes to saving money, we throw around these acronyms a lot, but what do they mean? What are the benefits for each account, and most […]
Whether it’s teens after they’ve just got their first job, or your post-secondary graduate going out into the workforce for the first time, what are the fundamental tips and tools we can give our kids to set them up for success early when it comes to saving money? Thank you to Brook Dyson from Edward […]
There are a lot of myths surrounding reverse mortgages. We often hear clients worried that they’re losing all of the equity in their home or that the bank will own their home, but none of this is true. Reverse mortgages can actually relieve a lot of stress and worry when it comes to money, especially […]
The kitchen is the heart of the home. And last month when we asked our VIP club what room in their house they wanted to renovate the most, almost everybody said the kitchen! If you feel it’s time to give the most important room in your house an upgrade – whether it’s a quick coat […]
When buying a home, we tend to focus a lot on the down payment that’s due at the time of closing, but did you know that you also have to submit a deposit to the seller within 24 to 48 hours of your offer being accepted in order to solidify the contract? If you don’t […]
Happy Labour Day! As we prepare to head into Fall and our summer vacation comes to an end, I just wanted to check in with you and see how you’re doing. I hope you got to experience just a bit of normalcy this long weekend as our world begins to open back up. Now that […]
Do you have kids going off to post-secondary this Fall? Or do you have a kid moving away from home for the first time? Have you talked to them about budgeting yet? They might feel like they’ve saved up a nest egg and they’re ready to head off into the real world, but it’s important […]
Credit Scores seem to be the buzzword lately when it comes to talking about money, budgeting, and mortgages. They play a pretty key role for banks and lenders to decide if you qualify for a loan, but what exactly is a credit score? How is it calculated? And what should you be doing to help […]
As we prepare to send our kids back to school, now is a crucial time to start talking to your kids about money. Especially for those starting post-secondary this fall. Once they turn 18, they might notice banks and credit card companies are beginning to offer student credit cards and back to school deals. These […]
As we approach the end of Summer and kids get ready to go back to school, let’s talk about Student Rentals! This could be a great investment opportunity, if done properly. Here’s everything you need to know about qualifying for a Student Rental.
