Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween: the new economic stimulus?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Winona

Today’s “Morning Coffee,” from Canaccord Wealth Management, contains an article that reports that Connecticut Rep. Tim Larson wants to move Halloween from October 31st to the last Saturday of the month.  He says that it “could boost spending and help … Continue reading →

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Bank of Canada – Summary and Key Implications

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Winona

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada For the 9th consecutive session, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has not changed the benchmark overnight rate.  This month’s Monetary Policy Report, which remains consistent with the BoC’s September predictions for a … Continue reading →

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Shopping For A Home: Phase 3

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Winona

In phase one, I discussed the unexpected costs you face when you are in the offer to purchase and financing approval stage. Phase two covered the costs that you may be charged in the statement of adjustments from your solicitor … Continue reading →

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Worst Invention in The Last 100 Years.

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Winona

What would you say was the worst invention in the last 100 years? See what the delightful 100 year old Dorothy Custer responded to Jay Leno in her appearance on the Tonight Show. I would bet that Mark Carney and … Continue reading →

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Shopping For A Home: Phase 2

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Winona

The costs covered in Phase one are expenses that you may be expected to pay when you put an offer on a home and apply for a mortgage. Now that you have an accepted offer to purchase and your financing … Continue reading →

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