Canadians are Saving Money on Refinancing – and You Can Too!
Things have been good for the Canadian economy in the past 10 – 11 months or so. And despite naysayers touting that interest rates are going to spike, and that we’re not saving enough for that potential economic downfall, that’s just not happening. In fact, the opposite is true
Read moreCan You be an Extreme Couponer in Canada?
We usually gather on this blog to discuss the latest Canada mortgage news and discuss how you can get and use things like home equity loans. Today though, we’d like to talk about a way to use that mortgage (and those loans) to save you even more money – we’re talking about extreme couponing!
Read moreWhy is it So Hard for the Self-Employed to get a Canada Mortgage?
Last month we kicked off our first mini-series with a close look at closing costs. This month, we explore another question that is at the front of Canadians’ minds: why is it so hard to get a Canada mortgage when you’re self-employed? In this first part of our mini-series, we’ll look at the reasons why the self-employed often have a hard time getting a mortgage; then, further on in the series, we’ll tell you about the options you have when you’re self-employed!
Read moreThe Finances of the Future
A survey completed last week by The British Columbia Securities Commission showed that Canada’s youth have some very unrealistic expectations about their financial futures, and most think that they’ll be much wealthier than they’ll actually be.
Read moreWhat is an RDSP?
If you’ve never heard of an RDSP, you’re not alone, many Canadians don’t. But, if you’re disabled, or know some that is, it’s something you need to become familiar with. These grants work very similarly to other types of investments, such as RESPs and RRSPs, and they can be very profitable for those that are eligible. The problem isn’t that the grants are hard to obtain, or that the federal government isn’t willing to put up enough money. The problem is that those eligible simply don’t know they are – because they don’t know about the program
Read moreTen Most Affordable Cities in Canada
We’ve already talked in-depth about how expensive it can be to live in some of Canada’s cities, especially places like Vancouver. But what about people looking for an affordable Canada mortgage? Where can these people go to still get affordable rates, but also lower home prices? Canada is a beautiful country, and one with lots of options! If you’re looking to move, or are just wondering if your city falls into the list, here are the 10 most affordable cities in Canada, as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association
Read moreCanada’s Mortgage and Real Estate Markets Make a “Soft Landing”
Why Canada’s mortgage and real estate ‘doomsayers’ miss the mark regarding Canadian mortgage and housing markets.
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