Money can’t buy happiness, yet we keep chasing it
Will more money mean we sleep better at night, spend more time with friends and family, or contribute more to society?
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Putting the financial client’s interests first
Dean Kendall of Ideal Life Experience seeks to cut through the financial noise to create an aligned strategy for clients
Two-thirds of non-bank residential mortgages are uninsured
StatsCan says uninsured mortgages had an average value of $170,031, lower than the average value of $230,827 for insured mortgages
Tax bill an increasing burden for Canadian families
The cost of living was the number one concern for a third of all Canadians surveyed, according to a recent poll. And rising taxes contribute significantly to those costs
Canadians continue to hold high debt compared to disposable income
Household net worth rose 2.7% to $11,114 billion in the first quarter, according to StatsCan
Big dreams come with tiny homes
Brian Hawkins of The Tiny House Movement talks about the significant advantages in store for people who downsize
Canadians falling deeper into debt
Mortgage loans accounted for nearly two-thirds of total debt, followed by home equity lines of credit, credit cards and auto loans: CMHC
Why simplifying Canada’s tax system is so crucial
Tax compliance is onerous. Foreign investment is leaving. Canadians are losing confidence in their economy
The three steps to get in better financial shape
Kelley Keehn of FP Canada talks about why we need to get involved in our financial health as much as we do our physical health
