Here is an interesting fact for you: Research shows that 2 out of every three Canadians are homeowners--now that is amazing isn't it? How'd they do it and how'd Canada become the leader for having more families who are actual homeowners? Do Canadians have different priorities? Not really, they just invest in different ways! Making that amazing leap from a renter to a home buyer can be a …

Keeping your credit report tidy and organized is critical to your financial portfolio. You don't want to sweep financial errors under the rug as you would a dust bunny. Instead, do your very best to pay off debt before it escalates and tarnishes your financial future. Have you been searching for reliable ways to improve your credit score? Today, your credit score is everything. This impacts your ability …

Holiday travel is not only stressful, it is, or can be extremely expensive as well. Whether you're flying from British Columbia or you're driving to meet up with family and friends for the holidays--preplanning can make all the difference to your savings. In other words, timing your travel in a strategic way can help you save big and keep your finances in check at the same time. You …

It's controversial and always has been for every Canadian across British Columbia , but it is a financial consideration that needs due attention as the rules appear to be shifting. This is definitely a very personal choice--and when it comes to taking early CPP; circumstances are always different for individuals. Now, with regard to your pension and those benefits--how and when you take them is entirely up to …

There are very few Canadians who can forget the recession of 2008 and it has left many, more than concerned about a solid and stable financial future. If you want real financial freedom then you simply have to take a hard look at your finances and spending habits. For the majority of Canadians, what they once considered to have significant value now holds very little. Many have seen …