8 Sure-Fire Ways to Sink Your Household Budget.

General Derek Cole 13 Nov

Published by DLC Marketing team. Despite the effects of the current onslaught from inflation and ever-increasing prices, the basic concept of budgeting hasn’t changed. Dividing up your money into little piles for the various things you need (and want) doesn’t seem like such a difficult process, so why is a budget so hard to put […]

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What to Know about Porting Your Mortgage.

General Derek Cole 6 Nov

When it comes to getting a mortgage, one of the more overlooked elements is the option to be able to port the loan down the line. Porting your mortgage is an option within your mortgage agreement, which enables you to move to another property without having to lose your existing interest rate, mortgage balance and […]

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Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy.

General Derek Cole 30 Oct

Published by DLC Marketing team. If you have had to declare bankruptcy, you may be wondering what is next. Bankruptcy is not a financial death sentence. In fact, there are a few things you can do after declaring bankruptcy to help reset your financial status and get a mortgage in the future. While there is […]

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Retirement Worries Weighing you Down?

General Derek Cole 23 Oct

Published by DLC Marketing team It’s natural to have uneasiness over the state of your retirement preparedness due to the inherent uncertainties involved: How long will I live? Will my health or my spouse’s health fail? and when? How much will my current assets and investments grow in value? How will inflation impact the next […]

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Why is NOW a great time for a Reverse Mortgage?

General Derek Cole 16 Oct

Published by HomeEquity Bank. According to a recent study by Angus Reid, Seven-in-Ten Canadians say money is a source of stress.You may feel the pressure of the current economic circumstances, such as rising inflation, which makes it more challenging to maintain your standard of living. More Canadians are becoming stressed about their financial situation, from […]

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Getting Started in the Financial Markets.

General Derek Cole 8 Oct

Published by DLC Marketing Team Interest rates on savings accounts and GICs are climbing but they are having a hard time matching the rapid increase in inflation which is now over 8% — you are actually losing money by holding cash. Investing in financial markets can provide higher returns, but there are no guarantees and […]

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Second Mortgages: What You Need to Know.

General Derek Cole 3 Oct

Published by DLC Marketing team. One of the biggest benefits to purchasing your own home is the ability to build equity in your property. This equity can come in handy down the line for refinancing, renovations, or taking out additional loans – such as a second mortgage. What is a second mortgage? First things first, […]

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Understanding Insurance.

General Derek Cole 25 Sep

Published by DLC Marketing team. Not all insurance products are created equal. One of the most common mistakes homeowners and potential homeowners make is that they hear the word “insurance” and just assume they have it! Well, you might have one kind of insurance, but you might be missing coverage elsewhere. It is important to […]

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How to Start Saving Money.

General Derek Cole 18 Sep

Published by DLC Marketing team. We often hear the mantra, “pay yourself first” when it comes to personal finance. This concept of automatically routing some of your salary every payday (before you can spend it!) into a retirement investment account isn’t hard to understand, but it’s hard to implement if you need every nickel just […]

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Five Great Financial Options for Canadians in Retirement.

General Derek Cole 12 Sep

Published by HomeEquity Bank If you are an individual aged 55+, it may surprise you that you currently represent 33.09% of the total Canadian population. What may not surprise you, is that Canadians 55+ know what they want in order to live a fulfilling life as they enter retirement. However, they do not always have […]

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