Softening House Prices: Silver Linings or Dark Clouds

Article courtesy of MCAP.   As housing market data begins to show that prices may be trending a little lower – or at least flat – in some areas in Canada, the debate about the relative benefits or detriments of this new reality has begun in earnest. With new mortgage rules also in place for almost… Continue reading Softening House Prices: Silver Linings or Dark Clouds

The Time is NOW to Reduce Debts

I recently read a fantastic article by Rob Carrick (a Personal Finance columnist from the Globe and Mail) that I encourage you to read called “Once again: Pay down your debts before rates rise.”  The gist of the article is that rates are currently at historic lows, but the Bank of Canada is seriously indicating… Continue reading The Time is NOW to Reduce Debts