28 May 2014

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“Y” Isn’t Gen Y Saving?

This week the Globe and Mail launched a special series on ‘Gen Y Money’, and the trends that Generation Y is facing with their finances. Generation Y, also known as millennials, are those aged 15-33, and those who took part in this survey and special series were questioned on their financial reality. There were three major trends that stood out about the reality of Generation Y’s saving (or lack thereof): 75% of those aged 25-29 are yet to start working in their career Over 60% of those aged 25-33 are not yet saving for a home 25% of those aged 30-33 are looking for downpayment…

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21 May 2014

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Report: Calgary’s housing market...

A new report released by Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, shows that Alberta’s hsouing market is not only…

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14 May 2014

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The 5 Cs of mortgage borrowing

When it comes to approving you for a mortgage, your lender will look at many elements of you…

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7 May 2014

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How to Handle Your Credit With Care

Your credit is a very powerful tool for your financial future, and it’s especially important when it comes…

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30 Apr 2014

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CMHC Mortgage Increases Come Into...

Starting tomorrow, homebuyers without a 20% down payment, will be paying more to purchase a home. Canada’s largest…

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23 Apr 2014

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Savings for First-Time Homebuyers

Interest rates are still historically low, and recent surveys show that more and more Albertans are looking at…

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16 Apr 2014

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Check Your Credit Report…Often

The latest security breaches to government websites due to the heartbleed bug, should be good reminder for you…

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9 Apr 2014

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Portrait of the First-Time Homebuyer in...

A recent survey released by BMO Bank of Montreal, showed that the youngest first-time homebuyers in Canada are…

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2 Apr 2014

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How to Move Towards Mortgage Freedom

According to a new study released by Scotiabank, 37% of mortgage holders in Canada are less than 10…

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