Christmas Magic – How to Give the Ideal Gift
Christmas Through the Generations Christmas is a magical time bringing families together from far and wide, and gift-giving is part of the Christmas tradition. Some years are more complicated than others to find the perfect gift. Back in late 2017, I wrote a blog that has gone on to be one of my best-read blogs.…
Read Full PostWhat is the Surprising Payback between a House and a Home?
Welcome to my Home or Welcome to my House; what sounds more inviting? (Definition Home and House according to http://dictionary.com ) Home: a place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household House: a building for human habitation Looking at the definition of home versus house; the word family for a home…
Read Full PostThe Yes; No and Maybe So Crystal Ball of the Bank of Canada
Yes, No, Maybe So Crystal Ball According to a new REP (Real Estate Professional) blog they referenced that “The Bank of Canada, in its first policy announcement of 2019, said the recent drop in crude prices would result in slower-than-expected growth in an economy that has otherwise been performing well. The bank is now projecting…
Read Full PostBeware First Time Home Buyers Government Assault on Your Bravery
Your First Attempt The government uses your desire to be a first-time home buyer to try and buy votes; taking direct aim at your financial bravery. There is no financial risk to the government; it is not their money. What’s another deficit to most governments? I try not to make my blog about politics; I…
Read Full PostCanadians in Financial Ruin; Where are The Reliable Solutions?
Are Your Finances Scaring Your Pants Right Off of You? One of This Week’s Headlines; Nearly half of Canadians are within $200 of financial insolvency: poll Besides being a headline to unnerve you as a Canadian, it is only one in a succession of headlines over the years. Past Headlines: 2017-05-08 · More than half of…
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