Canadian’s increased spending habits to some are what is keeping our economy afloat in a time where oil and the loonie have been volatile at best, and is what attracts high-end retailers to open their first ever locations ….
The vast majority of us make New Years resolutions, but which ones are the most common amongst us? 5,000 people were surveyed and 45% said their top resolution for 2016 was to “live life to the fullest.”….
The art of setting goals properly is often what separates the unsuccessful from the successful, and if you want to join the latter then you must follow these five simple rules from Mindtools.com….
This year’s tax assessment values were quite surprising with a $90 billion increase in value of properties in the greater Vancouver area. Homeowners experienced a growth rate of about 28%….
Scouring the market for a good deal is like the ‘Where’s Waldo?’ of real estate; it’s time consuming and sometimes impossible. However, following a few rules can simplify the process. Here’s how bargain buys….
You are sitting at home one evening, relaxing after dinner. It’s been a long day, some of it good, some not so good. The phone rings, an 800 number and you answer any ways. It’s the Canada Revenue Agency….
Who do you turn to if the banks – and your parents – won’t offer you a loan? Increasingly, people are turning to alternative lenders. Over the past few years the federal government has introduced a number of measures….
Are you currently in debt, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how you will be able to pull yourself out of it? This is not an uncommon way to feel when facing debt, as it is an extremely stressful and prolonged process…
Reverse mortgages are a product that allows a homeowner to borrow money against the equity in their home and, the borrower does not have to begin repaying the loan, or any interest on the loan until the home is sold…
Nowadays, people can obtain home equity loans regardless of what the money will be used for. After all, it is their money, so it is up to them to spend it as they wish, however some ways to use a home equity loan…