10 Dec 2014

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Avoiding Holiday Debt Havoc

It’s the season of giving, and for most people that means spending a little more this month. Many Canadians will pay for Christmas presents this year with credit, but unless you have a plan in place to pay it off, you’ll be stuck with a holiday debt hangover. But you don’t want to delay the payment of holiday debts, or avoid even paying the minimum payments. “Don’t ignore it, don’t just throw it in a drawer because you don’t want to face it,” says Brian Betz, a credit counselor with Money Mentors. “Give us a call if you need help, but you don’t want to…

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3 Dec 2014

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Roof Over Your Head Day”: Get...

Today is Roof Over Your Head Day, and if you’ve been looking into the idea of homeownership, here’s…

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27 Nov 2014

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What is home equity, how can you use it?

There are lots of benefits to homeownership, especially right now in Calgary’s market with rental prices skyrocketing, why…

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19 Nov 2014

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CAAMP Fall Mortgage Report: Highlights

Each year the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) puts out an annual report on the mortgage…

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12 Nov 2014

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Financial Literacy Month: Home...

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and it’s a great opportunity to understand a bit more about…

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29 Oct 2014

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Most Canadians Need Help With Their...

A new report shows that the majority of Canadian homebuyers still need help during the mortgage shopping process.…

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22 Oct 2014

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In this market: should you rent or buy?

The extremely tight rental market in Calgary has been making headlines lately, as more and more Calgarians are…

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30 Sep 2014

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Preparing for Mortgage Applications

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or empty-nester, being properly prepared for your mortgage application will ensure the process…

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30 Jul 2014

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Changes in the Market Will Give More...

Calgary’s red hot real estate market is going to cool down slightly for the second half of the…

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24 Sep 2014

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What are mortgage penalties? How do I...

For some people, getting out of a mortgage early is a realistic option, especially if they are doing…

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17 Sep 2014

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Breaking Down Credit Reports

Anytime you apply for a credit product (mortgage, car loan, credit card, etc.), your lender is required to…

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10 Sep 2014

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Most Canadians don’t know what to...

According to a recent survey by LAWPRO®, 61 per cent of Canadians don’t know what options are available…

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3 Sep 2014

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Are you “credit...

People can work hard to prepare for financial turmoil, but sometimes life just happens. When things get tougher…

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