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How Saving Early in your RRSP Helps

2010-08-24 | 07:13:37

 Here is an quick and interesting article about starting early with your RRSP.  Remember for those of you who are first time buyers, you can use upto $25,000 of your RRSP towards the down payment and the closing costs!!  This could be a good way of saving for the first purchase early!!   Click Here  to read the full article.

With low interest rates, is it time to reconsider your mortgage?

2010-07-27 | 06:44:07

The following article goes into details about the benefits of reviewing your mortgage needs.  It also compares the various types of mortgages currently available.  If you are currently in a mortgage, now is an excellent time to assess where you stand financially.  The current low interest rates provide home owners with an excellent opportunity to save money, or use some equity to do some much needed home upkeep.  Click Here  to read the full article.

Credit Card Debt can take years to pay back

2010-07-26 | 07:52:49

Credit management is extremely important in anyone's long term financial health.  It can be very easy to "live" off of credit, however this is a dangerous habit to get into.  Understand where you stand financially, and know that living off of credit cards is a costly habit.  Click here to read an article outlining some of the risks associated with credit card debt.

Central Bank hikes key interest rate...

2010-07-20 | 07:00:56

The Bank of Canada increased the key lending rate this morning by 0.25  This increases will have a direct impact on those individuals with variable rate mortgages. 

CLICK HERE read the full article. 

If you have questions about the rate increase, feel free to give me a call directly.

Bank of Canada says economy is 'vulnerable' - CBC News Article

2010-06-21 | 11:32:57

The forecast for the Canadian Economy is strong, but still vulnerable to outside influences such as Europe's Debt Crisis.  The Bank of Canada also raises concern over the increasing level of Canadian Household debt. Click here for the full article.   Have you taken the time to assess your financial health?? 

Mortgage Check Up

2010-06-17 | 06:35:13

Taking the time to assess your financial position on annually is important.  The following article from the Financial Post, goes into more detail about the importance of getting a financial and mortgage check up.  Click Here for the full article. If you have questions about your mortgage, I am always here to answer your questions.