Back to School: Teaching Kids About Money

Back to School: Teaching Kids About Money

Financial independence is a critical skill for future success that your children will not learn anywhere else. Not only does financial literacy help your children have more success in life, but it allows them to move out sooner and it avoids delaying your retirement...
Market Beware: Condition-Free Offers

Market Beware: Condition-Free Offers

When it comes to purchasing a home, most offers include “conditions” (or “subjects” if you are in the provinces of British Columbia or Manitoba), which are requirements or criteria to be met before the sale can be finalized and the property is transferred. Some of the...
Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper

Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper

The Bank of Canada remains staunch in its battle against inflation, utilizing its primary weapon—the overnight policy rate—which has escalated from 25 basis points to 500 bps since March 2022. This historically low overnight rate was a direct consequence of the...
Best Summer BBQ Tips

Best Summer BBQ Tips

It’s the season of outdoor parties and a summer BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy time with friends and family! For some tips on how to make this year’s get-together your best one yet, check out my list below: Set the Mood: String up fairy lights, plug in a radio with...
Converting Your Basement to an Income Suite

Converting Your Basement to an Income Suite

With the current interest rates and economic scenarios, many Canadians may be looking for ways to bring in some extra cash. One option for this is to put your home equity to work and consider renovating your basement into a legal income suite! You can do this by using...