Do-it-yourself home fixes
Most people don’t realize how easy it is to fix up your house yourself, and instead instantly call a contractor every time they need something done. Doing work on your own can save you tons of money that would have been spent on a handyman, and you get the bonus… Read More
Creating Curb Appeal for a Quicker Sale
The current economic state has many looking for a way to minimize their costs. One of the many ways people are trying to combat the economy is by downsizing. From downgrading their SUV’s to a sedan, switching from name brand products to generic, and even downsizing their living spaces for… Read More
How much of your money should go to your mortgage?
Buying your first home is an exciting and often overwhelming process. Of course you are thrilled to find the elements of a home that excite you and that you’ve always dreamed of having, but you’re also a bit scared of the associated costs that come along with home ownership. You’ve… Read More
Canadian Banks Lowering Mortgage Rates
With Canada’s first economic decline since the 2009 recession, Canadian banks are lowering their mortgage rates. The domestic product fell .1% from April-June, for an annualized .4%. With this small decline investors got jittery, moving towards bonds and causing a drop in long term interest rates. Bonds are closely… Read More
How to help your kid pay for college
A child’s college education has recently become one of the largest expenses for the typical family. However, fear not; there are many options by which you, the doting parent, can help your child save for college and learn a bit of financial responsibility on the side. Utilize the government Take… Read More
Top Three Locations to Buy a Rental Property
Numerous investors are attempting to find the best locations in Canada to purchase a rental home for investment purposes. Investors are familiar with markets in Canada such as Toronto and Vancouver, but the housing prices in these areas have nearly doubled in the last 10 years. Investors are seeking other… Read More
How to Get Student Loans For Bad Credit Approved in Canada
Post-secondary education in Canada can be extremely expensive, costing students well over $50,000. In fact, full-time students in Canada paid approximately $16,600 in university expenses for one year in 2014-2015. This is a significant amount of money and many students and their families simply don’t have the necessary fund to… Read More
How to Get Your Money Back
Loaning money to friends and family is usually a safe bet, especially if you know them very well and are capable of helping them out in a time of need. Unfortunately, sometimes we do find ourselves an awkward position – maybe it has been a substantial amount of time and… Read More
Overwhelmed by Your Debts? Get Some Answers
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by your bills? If you’re like most people, you start by going through your debts trying to figure out if there is a way to cut back on expenses or payments. Then you consider a loan, or taking on an additional job… Read More
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