Fixed vs. variable – which mortgage rate is right for you?
There can be a lot of jargon in the mortgage process, and keeping track of the different products, different dates and different rates can be tough. And because it’s such…
Why you should talk to a Mortgage Advisor.
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you can make–but you don’t have to do it alone. Working with a Mortgage Specialist is the easiest way to get…
How a TFSA can up your investment game
A Tax-Free Savings Account (or TFSA) is one of the more flexible financial tools available to us. It’s great for the long-term, short-term, GICs—all the terms, really. It allows you to earn…
Understanding your financial risk tolerance
All investments have some degree of risk involved. Finding where you fit on that scale is critical to your financial success. Too much financial risk can cause panic or sleepless…
Is all debt bad?
Debt doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Sometimes you need to take on debt to reach a milestone in life like going to school or buying a house. For…
Investing in your 50s and 60s.
Three words: retirement is coming. Your fifties are an important decade. You’re near enough to retirement to feel its hot breath on your neck. You are potentially in your peak…
Top 6 things to know about will and estate planning
It’s not fun to talk about, but what’s your plan to look after your family when you no longer can? This is where will and estate planning comes into play.…
The value of working with a Financial Planner.
Let’s face it – money can be a topic that not a lot of people enjoy openly discussing. It can also be kind of confusing. But it shouldn’t be. With…
Your child could be eligible for more than $10,000 in RESP grants
Are you feeling the financial stress that comes with sending a kid off to college one day? You’re not alone. Thankfully, there are simple steps that parents and guardians can…