Understanding Insurance.

General 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 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 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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Back to School: Credit Clean Up!

General 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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