The Best Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

Aug 17, 2021 | Finance

When deciding on a financial advisor, you want to make sure you’re choosing one that is a good match for your individual needs – which may include financial planning, investment selection and most importantly, putting your interests first. You want an advisor who...

How to Create a Budget using Excel

Aug 10, 2021 | Finance

Thinking about creating a budget in Excel but not sure how? You’re not alone. If you don’t use Excel regularly, creating a budget using the program can be quite a daunting task. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a financial expert to learn the basics of budgeting using...

The Most Common Mistakes of First Time Home Buyers

Aug 3, 2021 | Finance, Mortgage

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be at times, very stressful. In fact, a survey conducted by Homes.com concluded that at least 40% of first-time home buyers reported that it was one of the most stressful times of their lives. Which is...

How to Build Credit from Scratch

Jul 27, 2021 | Credit, Finance

Without credit history, it can be difficult to qualify for things like an auto loan or a mortgage. This may be especially true if you’re new to Canada, or if you’re a recent graduate and thinking about big purchases. Building up a good credit score can be a tricky...

5 Financial Commandments for Your Twenties

Jul 20, 2021 | Finance, Well-Being

From paying down student loans to managing credit card debt, your twenties are an extremely pivotal time on your journey to financial well-being. Which is why financial planning as a young adult can help to prepare you for the unexpected expenses and financial...

How to Manage Money Successfully with a Partner

Jul 13, 2021 | Finance

Learning how to manage money on your own can be a tricky task. And at some point, or another, we may eventually find ourselves needing to adjust our ideas on money management in order to fit the needs of two merging financial situations. Just like anything, the way...