Back to School: Credit Clean Up!

General Derek Cole 6 Sep

Published by DLC Marketing team It’s time to go back to school… for your finances! The fall is the perfect time for a credit clean-up so that you are ready for the holiday spending season – and anything else the year can throw at you! When it comes to cleaning up credit, there is no […]

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5 Reasons You Don’t Qualify for a Mortgage.

General Derek Cole 29 Aug

Published by DLC Marketing team When it comes to shopping for a mortgage, it is important to know what you need to qualify – but it is just as important to understand some of the reasons why you DON’T qualify so that you can make some changes and budget accordingly for when the time is […]

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Top Vacation Locations in Canada.

General Derek Cole 21 Aug

Published. by DLC Marketing team Thinking about taking a holiday this year but not sure where to go? How about checking out our own backyard! Canada has some incredible vacation locations and parks that are worth checking out: Sunshine Coast, British Columbia: Considered a local paradise, the Sunshine Coast is a gorgeous and laidback area northwest […]

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TFSA vs RRSP – No Losers in This Battle!

General Derek Cole 14 Aug

Published by DLC Marketing Team The worst financial mistake you can make is believing that a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is something to look into when you are a little older and more able to set some money aside. The fact is, you don’t use these accounts for saving […]

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3 Things You May Not Know About Cash-Back Mortgages.

General Derek Cole 8 Aug

Published by DLC Marketing team. It can get pretty exciting to see campaigns around “cash-back mortgages” but, before you get too far along, here are three things you might not know about these types of mortgages: Occasionally you will see campaigns on cash-back mortgages, so don’t jump at the first one you see! These types […]

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Could an Investment Property Be Your Pension?

General Derek Cole 24 Jul

Published by DLC Marketing team. An investment (or rental) property, can be a great option for generating additional monthly income and growing your wealth over time, if done properly. This strategy has multiple options and outcomes that can benefit Canadians such as: Supplementing income now and boosting pension in the future creating more financial freedom […]

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Debt: To consolidate or not to consolidate? That is the question

General Derek Cole 17 Jul

Published by HomeEquity Bank If you are a Canadian living in debt, you are not alone. According to Statistics Canada, household debt grew faster than income last year, with Canadians owing $1.83 for every dollar of household disposable income to debt(1). • Canadian households use almost 13.48% of income for debt re-payment(2). • Rising inflation and interest […]

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Perspective.

General Derek Cole 10 Jul

Let’s talk about interest rates.  Like most things in life, seldom do they stay the same. Since roughly 2009, if your mortgage was variable you had the benefit of very low borrowing costs.  Back in the early 2000’s my first mortgage was $86k.  The payments were roughly $130 principal and $400 interest per month with […]

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The benefits of using a real estate agent.

General Derek Cole 3 Jul

Published by FCT. The right real estate agent will help you through every step of buying or selling your home. Like any relationship, you want to ask questions, get to know your agent before agreeing to have them work with you.  Let’s take a look at some of the things you should consider when looking […]

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When Was Your Last Credit Check-Up?.

General Derek Cole 26 Jun

Published by DLC marketing team. A few simple steps to healthy credit… Just like you should have a physical every year to make sure you’re healthy, you should do the same for your credit report and score. Don’t wait until you go to buy something and you are turned down. And don’t worry… chequing your […]

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