How to make your money work as hard as it can
HISAs, GICs, TFSAs, PACs—there are enough financial products out there they could make up their own word scramble puzzle. While most Canadians are interested in increasing their financial stability, the exact…
The importance of financial planning for same-sex couples
Planning for retirement. Buying a new home. Stowing money in an emergency fund during uncertain times. Saving for college. Goals are similar whether for same-sex couples or opposite-sex couples. Since…
What the 2021 mortgage stress test means for you
Well, the real estate market is booming (again). Canada’s hot housing market has been dominating headlines across news cycles, particularly a recent announcement from the Office of the Superintendent of…
Your new home: Demystifying the down payment
If you’ve got “real estate fever,” it’s most likely not by accident: Pent-up demand and lower household spending as a result of the lockdown have caused the Canadian housing market…
Want to diversify into real estate? Here are the facts
There’s no denying that homeownership may feel out of reach for some Canadians. The average house price in Canada was $531,000 in 2020. And if you live in the greater. Vancouver…
Partnership and perseverance: advice from Studiothink
“We don’t do mediocre.” said Creative Director and Founder of Studiothink Sherry Jacobi, “And not just in work. It goes beyond that.” Headquartered in Cloverdale, Jacobi and her business partner…
Owner know-how: Should I invest through my corporation or on my own?
Many business owners who are passionate about what they do often have trouble separating themselves from their company. But as tax time approaches, some Canadian small business owners and professionals…
5 ways to train your brain to save in 2021
We get it: “Saving for a rainy day” is the right thing to do—the kind of sage advice Dad might offer. But for most of us, it feels far more…
7 ways to stay out of debt this holiday season
How to stay out of debt this holiday season The holidays are at the same time every year, but they still have a way of creeping up on your wallet.…
