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Ever wondered what affects your mortgage rate? Find out why you should care about the bond market.

If you’ve decided to use a mortgage broker to handle your mortgage, you should ask some basic questions to make sure you find the right fit for your needs. Here are the 7 questions to ask your mortgage broker before you sign on the dotted line:

Your first mortgage experience doesn’t have to be a complicated undertaking. Learn some great tips to ensure smooth sailing:

The press is always buzzing about interest rates, whether they’re up or down, whether you should be worried or hopeful. Check out our quick guide to understanding the current state of Canadian interest rates.

The mortgage term refers to the length of the mortgage contract (e.g. 6 months to 10 years) at the agreed interest rate, and is critical factor in determining how much total interest you’re going to pay. Here are some helpful tips on choosing between a short-term or long-term mortgage:

Ready to take the leap into home ownership and trying to choose between the bank or broker for your mortgage? Get some helpful tips here:

Check out our quick guide to understanding debt-to-income ratios to ensure mortgage approval:

What exactly are RRSPs? Find out how to get started with your Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plans:

A healthy financial picture is critical to the success of a small business. Help your small business thrive with these 5 financial tips:

According to Statistics Canada, Canadian undergraduate students paid an average of $6,191 in tuition fees in 2015/2016. RESPs are accounts registered by the federal government to help you build tax-deferred savings. Find out how you can save more for your child’s post-secondary education:

Renewing your Canadian mortgage? This time is a great opportunity to re-evaluate your financial needs and find the mortgage product that most benefits you.

Heading down the aisle? Here are some great tips to help you reach your silver anniversary in wedded bliss:

Canadians pay the highest mutual fund fees in the world. Protect your hard-earned dollars, and unravel the mystery of mutual fund fees.

The financial world is rife with acronyms, but the one you should be paying particular attention to is TFSA: Tax Free Savings Account.

Thinking about applying for a loan? Here’s a quick guide to help you talk the talk:

Buying a home is on many people’s wish list, and there are many steps on the path to making your homeownership dream a reality. One of the first things to consider is a down payment.

Here are 5 strategies that will help you use your credit card to your advantage and keep your financial picture rosy:

Thinking about renovating your home? While it might be easy to visualise the changes you plan to make to your home, financing home renovations in Canada can be hard to navigate. Here is a handy guide to help prepare you for your next move:

More than 21 million of us have credit reports, yet only 13 per cent of citizens have seen their own Canadian credit score and associated report. Find out the skinny on your Canadian credit score:

Variable and fixed mortgages carry different levels of risk. By determining your risk tolerance, you will be able to make a more informed decision about which type of mortgage suits you best. Let’s look at your options between fixed vs variable mortgages in Canada:

You’ve heard that personal loans from a bank can be a good option for an alternative to credit. Be certain you understand the terms before you commit to a fast personal loan approval:

Buying a home is a major undertaking, but with a little preparation, you can feel confident discussing your mortgage options and making a decision that’s right for you. In this guide we explain some key Canadian mortgage terms to get you started:

Here are 5 strategies for managing credit cards intelligently that will help you keep your financial picture rosy.