Planning and adhering to a budget is one of the most challenging tasks for people when it comes to their personal finances. Knowing what you can reasonably afford each month becomes even more crucial when you’re purchasing your first house because it’s probably the biggest purchase you’ve ever made. If you are currently renting, a
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Prime lending rates have been increasing since the beginning of 2022 in response to the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) attempt to get a handle on inflation. In their July 2023 announcement the BoC raised Canada’s overnight lending rate to 5%, resulting in the 7.2% prime rate currently used by banks. High prime rates mean a
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Getting trapped in a loan with unfavourable mortgage rates can mean you’ll be paying hundreds of thousands of dollars more over the lifetime of the loan. In 2023, with interest rates what they are, is there such a thing as favourable mortgage rates? Maybe not, but there are definitely things you can do to tip
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Ah, retirement! Time for travel, family, and just general ease of living on your own terms! Sounds wonderful, but… what happened? You did plan for your retirement — but, as we all know, life doesn’t always conform to our plans. You may have been hit with illness or a family member may need help, or
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