This is a short parable I first read in MoneySense many years ago. I recently thought about it again and searched for it and I want to share it with you. I do think it is such a fantastic parable, especially during these crazy times of higher inflation, higher interest rates to fight inflation, excessive […]
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Why Canadian Housing Will Continue to Rise
One reason I’ve stayed out of real estate for a long time is because I keep thinking it’s overvalued. But, take a look at how much real estate is part of our GDP in Canada. Source: Statista. It’s a huge portion. It’s the biggest portion of our GDP. Manipulation by Groups of People And then […]
How to Live Financially Free
Living mortgage free is only one step to living financially free or secure. You need to develop a strategy if you want to be financially free. The ultimate strategy is earn more income. Sure, you can cut expenses, but, unless you’re making a lot to begin with, you still want to earn more income if […]
Is Living Mortgage Free, Financial Freedom?
Is paying off your mortgage and living mortgage free really like having financial freedom? When you have a mortgage, it may seem like it would be. When you finally pay off your mortgage, you realize it’s not yet quite financial freedom. But, you’re getting there! Related: How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster I’m mortgage […]
How to Calculate the Land Transfer Tax in Ontario
Every province and territory in Canada has some tax or fee whenever you purchase a home. You should take this into account with respect to your expenses. Your realtor fees and this land transfer tax are the two biggest expenses after the cost of your home. Mortgage insurance only applies if you’re required to take […]
The Complete Guide to Credit Scores in Canada
What is a Credit Score? Your credit score is a rating assigned to you by the credit bureaus. The rating is between 300 and 900, where 900 is the best you can get and 300 is where you start off. This rating is one factor, albeit a major factor, used to determine whether you can […]
The Best Way to Save Money and Grow Your Wealth
I’ve read many articles about saving money. Some people have some rules, hacks, tips, or whatever you want to call them. But, really, it’s as simple as losing weight: Burn more calories than you take in. It’s as simple as making money in stocks: Buy low, sell high. Okay, I’m being a bit facetious. We […]
Burn Your Mortgage – Sean Cooper
Sean Cooper Eliminates His $255k Mortgage in 3 Years In 2012, at age of 27, Sean Cooper checked one important thing from his wish list – he bought his first house. Only 3 years later, in 2015, at the age of 30, Sean did what most of us can only dream and imagine –he wiped […]