Lisa Rennie

Expert Contributor at Loans Canada

Lisa has been working as a personal finance writer for more than a decade, creating unique content that helps to educate Canadian consumers in the realms of real estate, mortgages, investing and financial health. For years, she held her real estate license in Toronto, Ontario before giving it up to pursue writing within this realm and related niches. Lisa is very serious about smart money management and helping others do the same.

Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

Is Plastiq A Good Choice To Pay Your Rent?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 24, 2021

Plastiq is an online platform that allows you to add your credit card to your account and pay for all sorts of bills — including your rent.

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 24, 2021

The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit is available to those who cannot access paid sick leave and are either sick from COVID-19 or must isolate after b...

Guide To Refinance Your Rental Property Mortgage

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 24, 2020

What do you need to do when you refinance your rental property mortgage? Read on to find out what's involved.

BC Recovery Benefit

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 11, 2020

Those eligible for the BC Recovery Benefit, a program created to help residents in need of financial assistance, can receive a one-time payment, free ...

Ontario’s Emergency Assistance Program

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 10, 2020

Canadians in dire need of financial help can get assisstance from the Ontario Emergency Assistance program.

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 10, 2020

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) provides financial assistance designed to cover expenses related to commercial rent, mortgages, or property e...

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

By Lisa Rennie
Published on November 24, 2020

The CRB is designed for Canadians who are ineligible to collect Employment Insurance (EI) but who still require some form of financial assistance.

Are You House Poor?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on October 13, 2020

What does it mean to be house poor in Canada? Find out what it means and what you can do to avoid being house poor.

Nest Wealth Review

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 27, 2020

A comprehensive review of Nest Wealth, Canada's first Software as a Service (SaaS) digital wealth management platform.

Getting A Cosigner For A Debt Consolidation Loan

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 25, 2020

Considering a debt consolidation loan but aren't sure if your credit is good enough to get approved? A cosigner could be the right solution for you.

Questwealth Portfolios by Questrade Review

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 20, 2020

Check out our review of Questwealth, an online robo-advisor investment platform offered by Questrade.

Can A Undischarged Bankrupt Leave The Country?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 15, 2020

Have you recently filed for bankruptcy? Want to know how bankruptcy can interrupt your travel plans? Find out if you can leave the country as an undis...