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 […]

With affordability challenging in cities like Toronto, many first-time homebuyers are choosing between a condo and freehold townhouse. If you’re looking to live in the downtown core, condos are usually the best and most affordable option. But buying a condo isn’t the same as buying a house. Here are 5 things to consider before buying […]

Did you recently buy a condo in Toronto or a Toronto loft and you’re looking to pay off your mortgage sooner? Toronto condos are a good entry point for first time homebuyers due to their relative affordability compared to houses. There are many condos for sale in Toronto to choose from. Owning a condo is […]

Danielle Kubes is a millennial personal finance journalist and blogger. She eats an avocado every day because she will never be able to afford a house in Toronto anyway. You can catch her trying to improve the financial literacy of Canadians (without making them hate their lives) on Twitter and Facebook. In my interview with […]

  Mark Seed is passionate about personal finance and investing and is the blogger behind My Own Advisor. Mark is currently investing in dividend-paying stocks and low cost ETFs on his journey to financial freedom. In my interview with Mark, we discuss key considerations when deciding to leave one home for another, decluttering your home […]

  Cory Matthews is the founder of Straight-Up Realty Group, a Real Estate Homeward Brokerage that focuses on helping people buy real estate outside the city, as well as helping people in Toronto sell their properties at fair commission rates. In my interview with Cory, we discuss affordable places to buy real estate outside the […]

Are you a baby boomer banking on your home being your retirement fund? You’re not alone. With less than a third of employees in the private sector having the luxury of a pension plan at work, many Canadians approaching retirement are considering downsizing. Downsizing is a common trend among empty nester baby boomers who sell […]

Martin Dasko is a 30 year old dude that loves personal finance, making money, and getting the most out of life. He’s a real estate investor and landlord. He writes Studenomics, a DIY personal finance blog in Canada. The site is unique because Martin “drives” the content – he writes from his own perspective, using […]

An often overlooked cost associated with buying real estate is the transactional cost. As a first-time homebuyers purchasing a home with the minimum 5 percent down payment, it’s easy to forget to put enough money aside to cover closing costs. Here’s a fact that may shock you – closing costs can amount to anywhere between […]

Lesley-Anne Scorgie is a bestselling author, renowned professional speaker, educator and popular columnist and television personality. She owns and operates MeVest.ca, a money school for Canadians offering one-on-one money coaching and employer programs. In addition to being a guest of Oprah, Lesley-Anne has made numerous television appearances including CBC, Breakfast Television, The Social, Montel Williams, and […]