I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America, about the U.S. real estate market. A lot of investors make the assumption that buying a rental property is the only way to invest in U.S. real estate when there are so many other ways. Small balance real estate funds are […]

One of the biggest decisions you’ll face as a homeowner is surrounding your mortgage. Should I choose a fixed or variable rate mortgage? What term should I should? Should I pay weekly, biweekly, or monthly? Before you worry about those factors, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of mortgage rates. There are […]

Driving a car is expensive. After you drive your brand-new car off the lot, the expenses don’t end there. There are a slew of costs you’ll have to deal with, including fuel costs, repair and maintenance, license and registration, and car insurance. The average annual cost of driving a car is a whopping $10,456, according […]

Would you rather earn regular interest or double your interest? I’d assume you’re going to choose double the interest. Which is perfect, because with Tangerine’s 2015 TFSA Kick Start Account, you can start saving for your 2015 TFSA contribution and earn double the interest today! Are you a super saver who has already reached your […]

Paying for university today is more expensive than ever. Tuition and other compulsory fees are predicted to rise by 13 per cent – well above the rate of inflation – to $7,755, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. In fact, tuition fee have almost tripled over the past two decades alone. Ontario, where […]

After a long, stressful day at the office, it can be tempting to give in to temptation and order take out. Who feels like slaving over a hot stove, when you can have pizza delivered conveniently to your doorstep under 40 minutes? Even frugal old me used to be guilty of ordering takeout pizza on […]

Discount supermarket customers rejoice – PC Plus has finally arrived at No Frills! For over a year Loblaws customers have been enjoying the digital rewards program. Those who have been enjoying free groceries with the PC Financial MasterCard and no-fee debit card will have a new way to save money. What is PC Plus? Unless […]

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) may have celebrated its fifth anniversary at the beginning of the year, but a lot of Canadians are still confused about its rules. Not since RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) has there been such a powerful way to save. The TFSA is great savings vehicle, as long as you follow […]

There’s no denying it – Bitcoin has gone mainstream. Bitcoin users struck it rich when the cryptocurreny reached a high of $1,000 last year. It’s gone from a fringe currency to a widely accepted digital currency. Bitcoin isn’t just an online currency – in cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, there are Bitcoin ATMs where […]

You’ve probably heard of inflation, but do you know what lifestyle inflation is? Before you can understand lifestyle inflation, it’s important to understand inflation. Inflation is a sustained increase in prices and a decline in the purchasing power of money. For example, if the inflation rate is 3 per cent, a chocolate bar that costs […]