A Look Back at the Mortgage Market of 2013
Last year when we took our annual look back on the mortgage market, there was a lot to report. New mortgage rules had been implemented by both the federal government and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. Mortgage rates had largely stayed the same, but those new rules definitely put a pinch in…
Read moreHow to get the Best Deals when Shopping on Boxing Day
Well, we’ve already given you tons of Christmas shopping tips, so why wouldn’t we do the same with one of Canada’s favourite traditions? Follow these tips to make sure that your Boxing Day is a very happy one! Look at ads and apps first No one needs to tell you to do a little research…
Read moreChristmas in Canada
We spend every other day of the year giving you strategies for saving money on your mortgage, explaining the best ways to get a loan (and the best types to get,) and giving you tidbits of advice on how to most wisely spend or save your money. But today’s one of the few days of…
Read moreItems Best Purchased After Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve, and the chances that you’re heading out today to buy some last-minute Christmas gifts are probably pretty good. And while you’re purchasing those gifts for loved ones, there’s also probably a good chance that you’re going to try and snag a couple of good deals for yourself. But while you’re out, what…
Read moreRemembering the 75% Rule at Christmas
With Christmas just two days away, we’ve already talked a lot about holiday shopping this holiday season. But now, as you rush out to get those last-minute gifts, remember that the 75 per cent rule still applies at Christmastime. So, just what is that rule? The 75 per cent rule is an easy one to…
Read moreChristmas Presents to Avoid Buying this Year
Here we sit. Three days before Christmas and for many people, with much shopping to still be done. But while you might be running around today picking up those last few items, we thought it might be a good idea to create a list of things not to buy. After all, it’s this last-minute shopping that…
Read moreAre You Shopping on Super Saturday?
It didn’t seem that long ago that we started celebrating Black Friday here in Canada; and we’ve just started getting used to the idea of Cyber Monday. But now, Super Saturday? Just what is that? And is it just a gimmick, or are there real bargains to be had? Super Saturday is the last Saturday…
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