Not sure if you are financially stable enough to retire? If you can check off most of the following items chances are you’re ready. 1. Your home is paid for. Most people live on a reduced fixed income during retirement, so…
Mortgage Wall of Worry
As a wave of mortgages are set to renew over the next two years many Canadian homeowners are fearing the worst. Canadian banks have approximately $2 trillion in residential mortgages on their books, and most of those renewing are looking…
How to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Finances
As a parent, it can seem almost impossible to teach your kids the importance of saving for their future and understanding the value of money. Depending on the age of your child, the way you teach these lessons may vary. …
You’ve been asked to be an Executor; now what?
It’s not the kind of question that comes up every day; so, before you accept automatically you should know what will be expected of you. Although you may be flattered by the request, your willingness to be someone’s executor should…
The 4-step beginners guide to investing
Paying rent, utility bills, debt payments and groceries while also trying to save money and have some left over cash for things you actually enjoy, can seem almost impossible to do. Especially during inflationary times when the prices of your…