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Posts from the ‘Life Stages’ Category

17
Nov

Four mortgage rules you need to know

There’s a lot to consider when applying for a new mortgage. Just because you can afford the price tag doesn’t mean you’re home safe.

It is to state the obvious to say that buying a home is among the most important financial moves you will ever make. Still, too many of us make these decisions (sometimes more than once in our lives) without the benefit of professional advice and careful research. “The excitement of buying a home is sometimes overwhelming,” said Kirk Bacon, chairman of the Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada (MBRCC) in an interview with me this week. His organization has published a useful new pamphlet titled Know Your Mortgage Risks & Responsibilities. Read more »

16
Oct

Trends in health benefits for retirees

Since the late ’90s there has been a growing shift away from employers providing group health and dental coverage for retirees. Increasing healthcare costs, provincial de-listing of services, an aging population and changes to accounting rules are the main culprits that are eroding coverage for post-employment. Read more »