There’s no place like home. It’s a place for family; a place to make lifetime memories- and a place to bring in the bucks. From the tax benefits, to good ol’ fashioned financial stability, the financial benefits of home ownershi …

What is a building permit? A building permit in Toronto is a document granting formal permission to begin construction, demolition, addition, or renovation on your property. In order to obtain a building permit, an application must be …

To wrap up our spotlight on Financial Literacy Month for November, we’re keeping our focus on prevention as we look at the necessity of emergency savings. An emergency savings fund is put in place so that no matter the unexpected si …

For this week of Financial Literacy Month, we focus on a key aspect of financial knowledge: Fraud. Fraud can take place on many platforms, including identity fraud, debit card fraud, credit card fraud, email and phone fraud, real esta …

Financial Literacy Month for 2016 has the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada looking to raise awareness about managing debt, saving, and understanding the rights and responsibilities that come with being a consumer in Canada. In week …

In Canada, November marks Financial Literacy Month. For 2016, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is looking to raise awareness about managing debt, saving, and understand the rights and responsibilities that come with being a con …

Congratulations! You’ve officially moved into your new home. The paperwork has been signed, the keys have been handed over…now what? At this point in your homeownership journey it might seem a little overwhelming, but we’re here …

Last week, Quebec’s education minister Sebastien Proulx introduced a plan to incorporate a mandatory economics course starting next September in Quebec high schools. This course aims to provide students with a working knowledge of f …

Effective October 17th, 2016: The qualification rate (or “stress test”) will now apply on ALL insured mortgages (including high and low LTV 5-year fixed terms) What this means for homebuyers/homeowners: The “stress tests” mean …

Now that your house is safe and prepared for the cold Canadian winters, consider adding a little extra insulation to your finances as well. With the fast approaching holidays, winter necessities, and extra bills piling up, it’s best …

With fall officially underway, we have to look towards the future of home care and preparation. Whether we like it or not, this means preparing and proofing our homes for the cold winter months we experience in Ontario. Although it ma …

On a day to day basis, personal and home finances can seem larger than life itself. In many cases, individuals and couples find themselves stressed over concepts and practices of finances, something they’re more often than not just …