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Purchase Plus Improvements

February 24th, 2011
  PURCHASE PLUS IMPROVEMENTS IF YOU HAVE YOUR ON A FIXER-UPPER, THINKING ABOUT BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME, OR WANT TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME THAT NEEDS A FINISHED BASEMENT… FINANCING YOUR ENDEAVOURS MAY BE EASIER THAN YOU THINK. “Renovation Mortgages" allow homeowners to renovate a newly-purchased or refinanced home, or build a new one, and roll the cost of the improvements into the bala ...

Is Your Mortgage Moveable?

February 22nd, 2011
Is your mortgage moveable? Amidst the excitement of buying your first home, you may not realize the repercussions the mortgage choices you make today will have on your future relocation flexibility.   Many banks and lenders charge some hefty fees for mortgage agreements that are broken before the allotted term is up. If you'd like to get into t ...

How Much Money is Needed in Retirement?

February 10th, 2011
Lifestyle and expenses determine how much money is needed in retirement By LuAnn LaSalle, The Canadian Press MONTREAL - Your current lifestyle may impact your retirement more than you think. Can it be sustained? How much money will it take to maintain the standards you're used to? What will it take in RRSPs, investments, savings and private and government pensions once retired? "Unde ...