Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Today’s Economy

General Derek Cole 19 Dec

2022 has been nothing but bad news financially for most Canadians. Our stock portfolios are worth a lot less, everything we buy costs more, and interest rates are making our mortgages and other loans a lot more expensive. More than ever it is time to tread carefully and avoid any financial mistakes, so we gathered […]

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10 “Must Know” Credit Score Facts.

General Derek Cole 12 Dec

Published by DLC Marketing team. If you are in the market for a home or a new car, you are probably very familiar with your credit score. Lenders are one of the primary users of credit scores and it can have a huge impact on whether you get approved for a loan and just how […]

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When Higher Rates Can be Better.

General Derek Cole 4 Dec

Published by DLC Marketing team When it comes to getting a mortgage, there is a common misperception that a low rate is the most important factor. However, while your rate does matter for your mortgage, it is not the only component to consider. If you’re looking to get a mortgage, these are some other important […]

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4 Financial Myths

General Derek Cole 27 Nov

Published by DLC Marketing team Enriched Academy was launched back in 2013 after a successful appearance on the TV show Dragons’ Den by co-founders Kevin Cochran and Jay Seabrook. Although they would have loved to appear on the hit TV show MythBusters as well, fact-checking financial advice just didn’t have the mass appeal of learning […]

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So, You Want To Be A Landlord?

General Derek Cole 20 Nov

Published by DLC marketing team. Are you dreaming about owning a rental property and making some extra income each month? Before diving into becoming a landlord, there are some things you should know from the advantages and disadvantages to some tips when it comes to buying a rental property. Advantages of Owning a Rental Property […]

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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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