How NOT to Use Your Inheritance
Yesterday we talked about how some folks in this country are relying on an inheritance to solve their money problems – and about how that’s not such a great idea. But if you beat the odds, have taken into consideration the tax implications that go along with receiving an inheritance, and are now set to…
Read moreAre You Relying on an Inheritance to Solve Your Problems?
Some people like to put money into an RRSP. Others like to stash their money away in real estate, waiting until the exact right time to pull it out. Others however, like to play a different game when it comes to the stash what they have socked away for their retirement. Or rather, what they…
Read moreThe Problem with Home Inspections
It wasn’t that long ago that we talked about why you should never skip a home inspection when buying a home. But, just getting a home inspection is the easy part – even with the hefty expense it might cost you. The hard part is finding a home inspector that’s actually working for you, and…
Read moreCanada’s got More New Bank Notes!
As of Thursday this past week, Canada has some brand new currency! No, we haven’t introduced $25 bills or $0.03 coins, but the Bank of Canada has released new $5 and $10 bills that are much like the $20 and $100 bills that were released by the Bank beginning in 2011. These are the last…
Read moreMoney Talks: Volume 50
It’s Financial Literacy Month! To kick things off in our first edition of Money Talks during this month where everything revolves around finances, we’ve got tons of goodies for you. The best place to invest in Canada, loads of personal finance literature to get you kick-started, and a look at whether it’s better to rent…
Read moreToronto Market Being Helped Out by Mom and Dad
Earlier this year, CAAMP came out very vocally against Finance Minister Jim Flaherty saying that the mortgage rules that were put in place weren’t helping the market, but they were in fact hurting first-time buyers; and it was those buyers that needed help. Now, they’ve gotten it, and the help hasn’t come from the government….
Read moreHow Green is Spray Foam Insulation Anyway?
When homeowners want to make green home renovations, insulation is often one of the first things they think about. And when their thoughts turn to insulation, it’s not long before they turn to spray foam insulation. This is because this insulation is often touted as being a “greener” choice, and one that improve the efficiency…
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