TStrain

15
May

Welcome to The Upside Down market, where strange things are the norm

The current market is not what one would call ‘normal’ by any stretch.

13
May

Which housing markets are most exposed to the coming interest-rate storm?

The pain of rising mortgage repayments will be harder to bear in some places than in others

11
May

4 Tips For Strengthening Your Finances Before A Recession Hits

Recently skyrocketing oil and gas prices, continued record inflation, and the first of a potential slew of interest rate hikes have led some experts to wonder if a recession is on the horizon.

8
May

The Perfect Storm And Timely Perspective For Every Investor

2022 has been an extremely unkind year to investors. The question is what should investors do now? The answer runs counterintuitive to what you may think.

5
May

How to prepare an ‘if I die’ folder for your loved ones

When a loved one passes away, it can be hard to think straight. Life can be made even harder if a grieving person has to plan a funeral, trawl through paperwork and get to grips with their loved one’s finances.

3
May

What to do if the CRA asks for more information

A followup letter isn’t always a reason for concern.

30
Apr

How To Regain Work/Life Balance

Be more productive in (and out of) the office.

28
Apr

Unexpected Cash Windfall? Don’t Make These 10 Common Financial Mistakes

If you receive an unexpected cash windfall, you may be tempted to rush out and spend the money on something you’ve always wanted. In certain circumstances, it may be fine to splurge a little bit, but before you do so, it’s important to consider all the potential benefits—and consequences.

26
Apr

Pet industry embraces opportunities as owners return to work

After remortgaging her house and borrowing from friends and family to keep her business alive through the pandemic, Carolyn Hatfield is happily struggling to keep up with demand from pet owners.

23
Apr

I have a home equity line of credit and rates are heading up fast. Am I in trouble?

If rates keep rising, your monthly interest payments could almost double. But there are some things you can do to protect yourself.