The majority of Canadians (74%) would opt for a medium-term or longer-term mortgage if they were to acquire, refinance or renew a mortgage today, according to a CIBC poll. That includes 27% who think now is the time to look beyond the traditional 5-year fixed mortgage for a term of up to 10 years. 47% would choose a medium-term mortgage (three […]
Date: Thursday April 30th, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, wine at 6:30, workshop at 6:45 Location: Creekside Community Centre – 1 Athlete’s Way, Vancouver, BC Home buying can be a daunting and complex process. But with a little knowledge at your finger tips, and the right advice, it doesn’t have to be. Leading Ladies is offering a […]
Are you single? Then retirement planning is tougher for you than it is for couples. The cost of singlehood Single retiree should count on spending about $30,000 to $50,000 a year including taxes, assuming you own your home and have no debt. This compares with my spending estimate of $42,000 to $72,000 for retired couples […]
Will I Have Enough? Building a Retirement Plan that Works: Why should finances matter to women? Canadian stats are clear: More commonly than not, women will be on their own for at least some time in adulthood: • Women live longer than men • Women have more years in retirement • Divorce rates are high, and often lower […]
Do you feel you are living paycheque to paycheque and struggling just to make ends meet? Vancouver was recently ranked as the world’s second most unaffordable city to live in according to Demographia’s yearly International Housing Affordability Survey. Trying to save money to build your financial future can seem nearly impossible while living in Vancouver. […]
