Building your best financial future at every age
July 17, 2012
Your twenties are a very exciting time of life financially. For example, perhaps you've graduated without any debts because you decided to remain living in your parent's home. Now you've got a couple part-time jobs and you're looking to rent a place with a friend. Or maybe you have a lot of school debt, but ... Read More
Safety Tips for Protecting Your Cottage
May 24, 2012
If you are a like a lot of Canadians, you've probably spent the winter dreaming of getting back to the cottage and summer fun. RSA Canada, a leading property insurer, shares the following tips and considerations for making sure your cottage getaways are both fun and safe this season: Initial inspection Carefully check your surroundings to get ... Read More
How to Save for Your Dream Vacation
March 7, 2012
Are you dreaming of sipping a cool drink at an all-inclusive resort, or taking a long-weekend road trip across the border? For many Canadians who struggle to save, a vacation may seem out of reach this year. But you may be surprised at what you can afford with some careful planning and time on your ... Read More
What you Need to Know about Renting your House
January 9, 2012
Many people make the decision to rent out their home with high hopes of easily finding a wonderful tenant in a short period of time. For a lucky few, this thought becomes a reality, but other property owners find that renting out a home takes a bit more effort. There are some things you can ... Read More
Managing post-holiday debt
December 30, 2011
(NC)—Holiday parties are over, gifts are unwrapped and the Christmas tree is at the curb. Now it's time to tackle a daunting pile of bills. Follow these three steps to avoid a debt spiral in 2012. 1. Get financial advice A financial advisor can help you pull together a plan to budget and pay off your debt in ... Read More
5 Money Saving Tips for Christmas
November 16, 2011
There’s no escaping the fact that Christmas is approaching; TV is awash with adverts for perfume, kids’ toys and the latest consumer technology, street decorations are going up, and temperatures are plummeting. With the economic situation continuing to put a strain on household finances, however, it can be a little harder than usual to get in ... Read More
Save Money Now and Into the Future
November 1, 2011
Since 1991, Grants International has saved thousands of Canadian families and businesses over $75,000,000; in fact they specialize in employment insurance refunds and they know the laws and bureaucracies inside and out. All Canadians wish to save money and are frustrated when they learn that they are paying into a program only to find out ... Read More
Home Insurance Tips
October 28, 2011
Home owners insurance is a must for everyone who owns a home of any kind but not all policies are the same. It is important to consider your individual needs when choosing a policy to ensure that the policy provides adequete coverage for your specific home and lifestlye. Dwelling Your Home Owners Insurance will cover your dwelling ... Read More
7 Problems That Will Lower Your Property Value
October 20, 2011
Much has been written about how to increase property value, but there are some things that will lower property value when it comes time to buy a house. 1. Roof Buyers want a good roof on the house. If it is leaking, make sure to fix it before trying to sell the house. It is a deal ... Read More
5 Things Home Sellers Can Learn From the Bubble House
October 20, 2011
One of the most unusual houses in the world is the bubble house along the Mediterrian coast in Tourettes-sur-Loup, France. The home was designed by Antti Lovag, who never finished the property, which resembles little bubbles. The house has amazing views of the coast when residents look out the windows. The house also has its ... Read More
