Lisa Rennie
Lisa has been working as a freelance writer for more than a decade, creating unique content that helps to educate Canadian consumers. She specializes in personal finance, mortgages, and real estate. For years, she held her real estate license in Toronto, Ontario before giving it up to pursue writing within this realm and related niches. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience in real estate and personal finance with others. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys trying funky new recipes, spending time with her dog, and of course, reveling in the joy of family.
Articles written by Lisa Rennie
Home-Based Business vs. Brick and Mortar Business
Running a business is a dream for entrepreneurial hopefuls and can offer unlimited earning potential while allowing business owners to do something they’re passionate about and experienced in. There are seemingly endless opportunities when it comes to starting and operating a business, and those who seek to get out of… Read More
Is Your Monthly Car Payment Too Expensive?
Unless you live in the heart of downtown right at the foot of a subway or bus station, you’ll likely need a car to get around. Whether it’s to commute to work, run some errands, or just to visit friends and family, a car is a necessity in life,… Read More
Buying a Used Rental Car
Rental cars can come in really handy in many situations. Maybe you’re heading somewhere on vacation and need a ride to get around. Or perhaps you’re taking a road trip and need something that will better accommodate all the passengers and luggage that your own vehicle can’t. Whatever the case… Read More
Can I Get Out Of My Phone Contract Early?
Everyone has a mobile phone these days. They’re handy little gadgets that help to keep us connected to all the important people in our lives when we’re on the go. More and more people are substituting their traditional landline phones for mobile phones. After all, why pay for another phone… Read More
What is a Cash Advance?
Have you ever found yourself in need of fast cash to cover a last-minute expense, but you don’t have enough in the bank to cover it? If so, there may be a way for you to get access to these much-needed funds without having to go through all the hurdles… Read More
How To Get Out Of a Gym Contract
You made a commitment to yourself to get into shape and improve your overall health, and one of the ways that you planned to do that is to exercise on a regular basis. Among other new habits you’ve adopted, joining a gym seemed to be the best way to do… Read More
The Canadian Mortgage Stress Test in 2020
Meeting the requirements for a mortgage and getting approved are already challenging enough, but securing a mortgage in 2020 is even more of a feat thanks to the mortgage stress test. Starting in 2018, all Canadian buyers who are applying for a mortgage from a federally-regulated lender are now required… Read More
Using Home Equity To Pay Off a Consumer Proposal
Dealing with debt can be a stressful and oftentimes confusing experience especially if you’re having trouble keeping up with payments. This is where debt relief products, like a consumer proposal, can help. A consumer proposal offers relief from collection calls, never-ending interest rates, and difficult to manage payment scheduled. But… Read More
Mortgage Flexibility
If you’re ready to take out a mortgage, you want to do your best to lock in the lowest interest rate possible in order to help you save a sizable amount of money over the life of your loan. But at the same time, you’ll also need to consider how… Read More