Buying a home in one of Canada’s booming real estate markets like Vancouver or Toronto can be depressing. Younger couples and first-time homeowners are likely to find that their options for living in the city just won’t happen. There’s a huge demand for affordable housing, but with developers getting the outrageous prices they’re asking for,

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We all know what a mutual fund is – an arrangement in which investors get together, throw a bunch of money into a pot, and hire a professional money manager to buy and sell securities with the money, hoping to make a profit. The manager earns a percentage of the pot for his time and

Depending on your financial situation, purchasing a home right after college may or may not be a good move. For many, it might not even be an option. On the other hand, preparing yourself to apply for a mortgage early on can help you obtain full ownership of a property earlier in your life. The

Some bloggers may argue that debt is a huge problem and that it’s repayment must be the only focus in personal finance. Some others may keep blogging about the virtue of saving for all your needs, even when it keeps you from paying off your debt. Personally, I don’t really care much about these specific

Whoever heard of a fast-food restaurant being a trend setter? Not a thought most of us would have, but, amazingly enough, and consistent with the company’s history, McDonald’s is astutely in-tune with current social movements and is embracing both the trend and the technology to better serve their customers with contactless payment options in over

Once you have decided you want to take out a Home Loan, you need to carry out some basic steps to ensure that you are giving yourself the best chance possible of being accepted for the home loan. Some basic arithmetic is required, as you need to work out how much you get paid weekly