Today’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) for January was much stronger than expected, once again calling into question how long the Bank of Canada’s rate pause will last. This report showed no evidence that the labour market is slowing in response to the vast and rapid runup in interest rates.  Employment surged by 150,000–ten times more than […]

For those who celebrate Family Day, we thought we would highlight some ideas for special things you can do with your loved ones, and remind them how much you care! From crafts and cooking to volunteer work or exercise classes, below are a few ways you can celebrate Family Day this year: Cook a Meal […]

Even bond traders and economists are stumped about what the next few years will bring. The repercussions of a global economy that stopped suddenly, shed millions of jobs and initially contracted 30% only to rebound in a flash on the back of free-money government programs are still being felt. Predicting where the economy goes from […]

Canadians believe they will need to save up $1.7 million to retire, up 20 per cent from 2020, according to a study published by BMO Financial Group on Tuesday. “While the anticipated headwinds in 2023 will understandably prompt concerns about how inflation and interest rates will affect our finances, Canadians remain resilient and are taking […]

The Benefits of Refinancing: – Access a lower interest rate than the rate on your other debts; – Consolidate your debt into one, simple & convenient payment; – Modify your current mortgage by extending or reducing the number of years remaining on your mortgage amortization; – Access equity within your home to complete home renovations; […]

A second mortgage is a mortgage that is taken out against a property that already has a home loan (mortgage) on it. Generally, people take out second mortgages to satisfy short-term cash or liquidity requirements, have an investment opportunity or to pay off higher-interest debts (such as credit cards and student loans) that a second […]

I’m so honoured to announce that I’ve been selected as a finalist for one of the Tammy Moyer Woman Of Worth Awards, sponsored by Global TV! They have such an inspiring event planned on February 26th from 1-5 pm with MC Coleen Christie from Global, keynotes, entertainment, prizes and more. Details and early bird registration […]

While we are all still feeling the pressures of inflation, there is finally some relief in sight. Interest rate hikes are slowing down for Prime Rate and the best part is that fixed rates have come down from their highs. With that in mind, we want to ensure all our clients are able to get […]

As expected, the Bank of Canada raised the overnight lending rates by 0.25%. This means your monthly payments will increase by approx. $13 per $100,000 on a most variable rate mortgage and/or line of credit, with the exception of if you have a static payment, then the amortization increases. While it is an increase, we have had a slowdown in […]

No Surprises Here: The Bank of Canada Hiked Rates By Only 25 BPS, Signalling a Pause As expected, the Bank of Canada–satisfied with the sharp decline in recent inflation pressure–raised the policy rate by only 25 bps to 4.5%. Forecasting that inflation will return to roughly 3.0% later this year and to the target of […]