Investing
Willow Review | How to invest in commercial real estate
Did you know that real estate investing has created 90% of the world’s millionaires? It’s an impressive statistic. However, as many of us know, you need to be in pretty good financial standing to be…
How to Find a Good Financial Advisor
Whether you’re making your first contribution or you’re a veteran investor, one question that commonly gets asked is: how do you find a good a financial advisor? If you have any financial knowledge then you…
What Is A TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account)?
Do you know what is a TFSA? It stands for Tax-Free Savings Account. This account was introduced in 2009 and has quickly become one of the most popular accounts available to Canadian residents. The account…
What is an NFT? Guide to NFTs and How They Work
What is an NFT? If you are following anything in the finance world these days, there is no doubt you have heard about NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Stories about things like digital monkeys and rocks…
What is a Management Expense Ratio (MER)?
Have you ever wondered what is a management expense ratio (MER)? It’s a fee that investors have to pay for many products such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Some people don’t even realize this fee…
How do Mortgages Work in Canada?
Have you ever wondered how do mortgages work in Canada? To simply put it, a mortgage is a loan that you get to help you purchase a home. That said, there are different types of…
What is a Home Equity Loan? A Quick Guide for Canadians
Building home equity is a huge advantage of being a homeowner. As a homeowner with home equity, you get a lot of flexibility. You can use that equity to your advantage by setting up a…
Understanding the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit
We all know that buying a new home, especially these days, is a massive expense. However, the Government of Canada has several programs, incentives, and tax credits to help make the process a little easier…
Are GICs Worth it? Understanding GIC Investments
Are GICs worth it? When some people think of investing, they tend to think of it as a high-risk strategy. Often, we associate investments with the stock market which can be incredibly volatile. While some…
Why Use a Mortgage Broker: The pros and cons
Getting a mortgage is part of buying a home. Most people assume that mortgages come from a bank and while this statement is not wrong, it’s not the only option. You can also use a…