Before you type into Google, “homes for sale,” you should be taking a deep look at your credit score and report. I get it. It’s not the glamorous side of buying a new home but knowing how the credit bureaus…
Is your debt controlling you or are you controlling your debt? If it is controlling you, then it is time to sit down and start prioritizing your debt. I have five steps that I have used personally and with my…
Most of us tend to think of our mortgage as the ultimate “buy and hold” purchase. Once the paperwork is signed for your term, everything just goes on autopilot until it comes due again. So, why do you have to…
Have you been struggling to land your dream job? Maybe it’s not your qualifications that are keeping you back but your credit score. Yes, I said credit score. Mortgage lenders are not the only people who can access your credit…
When is the last time you checked your own credit rating? I’ve made it a habit to check my credit bureau every 6 months or when I close a loan or credit card and here’s why. I purchased a new…
4 Tips to Manage Your Finances When Faced with a Layoff The Canadian economy is in a recession and there are uncertain times for many. Low oil prices and the change of both Provincial and Federal government leadership has had…
BE LIFE RICH, NOT HOUSE POOR! Buying at the top end of your pre-approval price could be setting you up for many dull years to follow. WHY? Because, your home cost is more than just a mortgage payment. There are…
