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Renting vs. buying: Can you afford to buy a house?
Owning a home seems to be an increasingly distant dream for many young Canadians. A recent survey found that 80% of 18 to 28-year-old urban dwellers were worried they wouldn’t…
Practical strategies to pay off your mortgage earlier
While it may be tempting to stretch out the term of your mortgage to keep your payments down, it will cost you more — much more — in the long run….
How to read your credit card statement (and get rewarded)
Plus 3 simple rules to get more out of your credit card. Credit cards can bring you a lot of freedom — turning your dreams into reality. No matter what…
Homebuying tips from ACU’s Mobile Mortgage Specialists
Buying a home can be simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking. And with so much to consider and do, there never seems to be enough time. That’s why our team of ACU…
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Wise ways to invest your money at different life stages
Life is full of surprises. While some life moments may not be meticulously planned, there are things such as your investment strategy that can be a little more predictable. While…
Finance basics: How does a TFSA work?
Ever since its introduction in 2009, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been a hit with Canadians. Yet, despite its widespread popularity, there still seems to be some confusion about…
5 ways to budget when between jobs
No matter how it happened, losing your job is undoubtedly a shock. It impacts every area of your life, including your finances, so getting a handle on them is essential…