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Category Archives: Education/Information
TD: Economic Perspective
Here is the latest TD Economic Perspective written by Craig Alexander. Craig Alexander is the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist in the TD Bank Group. This 2 page report outlines the potential risks we face this fall. If you have … Continue reading
Kids and Money!
Summer holidays are almost over and it’s back to school for kids next week! Hard to believe we have enjoyed another fabulous summer on the West Coast! (I choose to remember only the beautiful, sunny days, lol). In the spirit … Continue reading
Budget 101
In terms of mortgage planning, budgeting is a very important factor in establishing a strategy and executing it successfully. However, it seems to be one of those tasks that no enjoys and some even go to extremes to avoid. Luckily … Continue reading
How to increase my Credit Score
Increasing your credit score when considering the purchase of a home and obtaining a mortgage is important to have a high credit score. But more importantly you should have good overall credit. Starting with the basics, what is a credit … Continue reading
Posted in Education/Information, Save money, Tips
Tagged basics of credit, beacon score, best mortgage rates, company checks, credit challenged, credit score, good credit, how to get low interest rates, how to improve credit score, increasing your credit score, qualify for mortgages, real-estate
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Money and Happiness
I had a wonderful conversation with an insurance agent today about our society’s relationship with money. Afterwards, I received email from a friend who is a LifeSuccess Consultant – and the topic was….. Money and Happiness. Here is the TED … Continue reading
Posted in Education/Information
Tagged business, marketing, money and happiness, relationship with money, society, TED
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Canadian Housing Update – how to change with the changing times
Recent talk about the Vancouver housing bubble starting to “melt,”* and a new report stating that “Households could withstand a 40% house price drop”** are enough to make Canadian homeowners shiver! The latest Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update is a timely … Continue reading
Posted in Education/Information, Financial planning, Mortgage Tips and Advice, Optimize your Mortgage
Tagged 40% housing price drop, Bank of Canada, Canadian Home Builders Association, debt management, economic update, housing prices, maximize your mortgage, mortgage debt strategy, mortgage renewals, payment shock
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Renewing Your Mortgage? Be A Hero
The TD Canada Trust reports that 2012 is a record year for mortgage renewals. Sadly, the majority of Canadians will just go to their bank and renew their mortgage without doing very much research, or getting help from an independent … Continue reading
Mortgages, Dollars & Sense 
Bank Of Canada – in wait and see mode
Latest data release: Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision is in! For those of you in a VRM mortgage, close to renewal (within 12 to 18 months) or just thinking of doing a debt repositioning strategy – here is a … Continue reading →