If you bought a house, or had a mortgage renew roughly five years ago, there’s a chance the struggling economy and the relatively low interest rate environment (at the time) influenced you to “play it safe” and lock in a mortgage term for the next...
As we reach the end of the decade, it’s hard not to look back and reflect on everything that’s changed over the past 10 years! We’ve seen economic struggles and recovery, market growth, and numerous changes to the mortgage process. We’ve also seen our...
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year filled with tradition, great food, and good times spent with friends and family. Unfortunately one of the realities of the holiday season is that it can be very tough on families who are experiencing debt and other forms...
What is the most common four-letter, dirty word in Canada? Debt. People shiver at the sound of it and dread having to face its wrath. However, for most Canadians debt is a daily reality. With the average Canadian holding $8,500 in debt, this is a dirty word most of us...
For most of us, stopping for a coffee on the way to work is essential. We need our Venti, double-shot, cinnamon, low-fat, etc. latte to start the day. When it comes to paying off our monthly expenses, however, are you ever shocked by how quickly those $5 coffees add...
In an ideal world, everyone would be financially savvy. It would be easy to stay on top of our money and achieve the ambitious goals we set for ourselves and our finances. In reality, however, money management is not always so easy. There are many things to consider...
