5 Reasons for a variable-rate Mortgage

5 Reasons to choose a variable-rate Mortgage

Why to choose a variable-rate Mortgage

One of the big decisions homeowners face is whether to choose a fixed- or variable-rate mortgage. Now may be the time to go variable. A fixed-rate mortgage locks in an interest rate and the payment stays constant over the term. For new homeowners taking on a huge debt, this may help them sleep at night. Read More »

Canadian 30 Year Olds are Screwed

I’m a Chartered Accountant and financial planner. For the last five years, I have helped dozens of 28 to 40 year old individuals and couples plan their finances. Despite the title, I am writing this article because I am worried about them all – I’m afraid they are headed down a road of financial disaster that could ruin them for life. Read More »

5 Myths and the reality about Google AdWords

The Reality about Google AdWords

Myth 1: “Online advertising is not for local businesses.”
Actually, research says 89% of people search online for products and services before they make a purchase – even when the purchase is made at a business in their area. What most people don’t know is that with Google AdWords you can set your ads to show only to people in your area whether that’s your city, state, or just your zip code. Read More »

5 Ways to Be a Horrible Investor

Avoid being a horrible investor

Are you one of those people frustrated with your inability to beat the stock market? Despite watching CNBC and Jim Cramer religiously, and reading The Wall Street Journal every day, you just can’t seem to make it happen. Here are five ways I think that investors shoot themselves in the foot. Read More »

Do you want to be an investor master?

During market rebounds, small-cap stocks tend to soar faster and farther than the broader market — turning hardworking folks like you and me into millionaires over time. Want some proof? Read More »

How to Rent an Apartment or House

The rental markets in many cities are cyclical: a few boom years with renters scrambling for any available studio followed by a glut in availability. In either scenario, the most desirable rental units are snapped up the quickest. Do your homework, then hit the pavement. Read More »

How to rent out a Condo? Guideline for starters

I’m assuming you are going to be a first time landlord. Being a landlord can be a daunting experience. Read More »

10 Tips on How to Flip a Home

10 easy ways to get your home ready to be flipped — and to ensure a successful outcome! Read More »

Guide list for first time home buyers

Buying your first home is a very intimidating and stressful process. Over the last sixteen years and working with thousands of first time home buyers, here are my recommendations to anyone thinking about jumping into the condominium market for the first time. Read More »

Food makers want to sell cheap food for big profits

Food Makers Want To Sell You Cheap Food

Gone are the days of pushing “premium” food offerings, says the Wall Street Journal -big food manufacturers like Kraft and Campbell are going to be pushing “cheap” foods like tomato soup and cheese singles – foods which are thought of as “easy on the wallet” but are still hugely profitable for the manufacturers. Read More »

Woman Buys House For $1.75 On EBay

Joanne Smith from Chicago now owns an abandoned home in Saginaw, Michigan, and she only paid $1.75 for it on eBay. Read More »