Soup or salad? Cream or sugar? Fixed or variable? The decision to go with a fixed-rate mortgage versus a variable-rate mortgage is important. Since a mortgage is the single largest debt for most families, the type of mortgage you choose can have a major bearing on how soon you reach mortgage freedom. Fixed Rate If […]

The tax filing deadline is fast approaching. Have you filed your taxes yet? Unless you enjoy paying penalties and interest to the taxman (I have yet to meet someone who does), it’s best interest to file your taxes by April 30th. Filing your taxes on time is important, especially when you’re a homeowner. The Canada […]

Compared to renters; homeowners are often faced with additional expenses related to maintaining or updating their property. In many cases, some of these expenses are unavoidable such as replacing a leaking roof or your property taxes, but in some cases they may be elective such as a new kitchen. Either way, it’s worth exploring how […]

Last year I made a bold move when I quit my full-time job after 8 years. I mentioned I had some big plans in the works. I’m thrilled to say I’m finally ready to share the exciting news! After I wrote my book, I got a lot of questions about real estate and mortgages. I […]

Rahim Madhavji is the President of KnightsbridgeFX.com. After graduation, he worked four years as an investment banker, when he decided to quit his $200K job to start his own business. But things didn’t turn out as he imagined. A year in his co-founder quit for a competitor. Instead of letting it break him, he used […]

Have you ever considered living in Toronto or Mississauga condos? On winter days when I’m shoveling snow outside in the freezing cold, I definitely do. But it’s just not the shoveling that sometimes makes me want to live in a condo. When you live in a condo, it’s almost like being a tenant since you […]

Due to popular demand, I’ll be back at the Toronto Public Library this March delivering my keynotes speech, “How to Burn Your Mortgage and Achieve Financial Freedom.” Here are the 2 locations I’ll be speaking at. Dates & Locations:Saturday, March 2, 2-3:30PMAlbion Branch1515 Albion Road, Toronto M9V 1B2 Thursday, March 28, 6:30-8PMHumber Bay Branch200 Park Lawn Road, Toronto, ON M8Y 3J1 […]

Have you applied for traditional insurance but been turned down? You’re not alone. There are many reasons you could be turned down from a preexisting condition to your age. Until recently you’d probably be out of luck. Luckily there’s a relatively new product that can help protect you and provide for your loved ones.  Let’s take a look at no medical life […]

Besides watching hockey and pouring maple syrup on our pancakes, another favourite pastime of Canadians is grumbling about car insurance. And who can blame us? Car insurance premiums have been on the rise in recent years. But don’t despair. There are simple ways to you can trim your car insurance bill.  Here are 10 tips for getting cheap car insurance.  1. […]

We all know that scams exist pyramid, Ponzi, it’s likely we’ve all heard of these. But, did you know that Canadian borrowers are at risk of falling victim to online loan scams simply by looking for alternative options when in the market for new financing? An alternative lender can be a great choice for Canadian […]