17 Feb 2016

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How to avoid falling for tax scams

As tax season approaches, CRA and police are warning Canadians about tax scams that are stealing millions of dollars from innocent people across the country. “A lot of it has to do with phone calls and demanding immediate payment, threatening arrest, threatening jail, using really aggressive language,” said CRA spokesman Paul Murphy. An estimated nine in 10 Canadians have been scammed through phone, email or in person. In many cases, people are getting calls to their home by someone claiming to be a CRA agent. They notify the resident they are about to be taken to court or police are about to come to their…

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10 Feb 2016

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The only time it makes sense to rent...

There’s uncertainty in the economy right now, yes. But, there really isn’t uncertainty if you’re a homebuyer right…

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4 Feb 2016

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Minimum Down Payments are Rising this...

On February 15th, the new minimum down payment comes into effect for homes $500,000 or more, making it…

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3 Feb 2016

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A Few Tips During Times of Uncerntainty

Happy New Year to you all … hopefully the holidays gave you the necessary time to enjoy friends,…

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28 Jan 2016

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Honesty is the best policy when...

It’s no secret that Calgary’s economy isn’t at its best right now, and CMHC reported yesterday that Calgary’s…

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21 Jan 2016

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Shopping for a mortgage? Ask these...

At last week’s CREB Forecast, a look forward at Calgary’s real estate market was unveiled, and between all…

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13 Jan 2016

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Recap: CREB 2016 Forecast

Today CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) held their annual forecast of the real estate market in Calgary. If…

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6 Jan 2016

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Trying to save money? Don’t be...

A lot of people are being tight with their money right now, saving in the wake of uncertainty…

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30 Dec 2015

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New Year’s Resolution to Pay Down...

Looking towards 2016, paying down debt is the top priority for Canadians in the new year, according to…

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23 Dec 2015

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Improving Your Credit for 2016

With Christmastime upon us and a new year approaching, your credit card may have been pushed to the…

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11 Dec 2015

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Increase to the Minimum Down Payment

Breaking News!! It’s official… Canada’s Finance Minister announced changes to the minimum down payment requirements effective Feb 15,…

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9 Dec 2015

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Does it make financial sense to...

It’s no secret, the economy in Alberta is taking a bit of a hit with the oil and…

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2 Dec 2015

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Good News for Home Buyers in Calgary

AA new home for Christmas? It’s good news for home buyers this week, as CREB is reporting Calgary’s…

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