Demystifying Credit Scores
These days, like so many things, your credit score is easily accessible and free. Not so long ago, the only way to see your credit score...
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Vince Savoia
- May 13
- 2 min
Learning about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) program
With the market starting to stabilize, and in many markets housing prices starting to rise again, maybe you or someone you know is...
Vince Savoia
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget to give your finances a polish
As the weather gets warmer and spring blooms around us, it's the perfect time to refresh your finances and give them a good spring...
Vince Savoia
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Four Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging Market
If you’re struggling financially as a result of increased living expenses and interest rates, you are not alone. A lot of Canadians are...
Vince Savoia
- Jan 4
- 2 min
This year create financial resolutions that you can stick to
A new year brings a host of new year’s resolutions. It’s very common for people to make these resolutions around family, friends, eating...
Vince Savoia
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Locking In
The holiday season is upon us, bringing an end to a tumultuous year. 2022 saw inflation reach levels not seen for 40 years, followed by...
Vince Savoia
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
Budgeting for Inflation
If you thought the end of the pandemic would bring a return to economic normalcy, 2022 has certainly been surprising. Summer has seen...
Vince Savoia
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
How rising rates can affect your mortgage
The one-two-punch of supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine has pushed inflation in Canada to its highest level in 30 years and...
Vince Savoia
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
The Tax Free First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) explained
If you or someone you know is saving for a downpayment on their first home, the Federal government announced a new program aimed at...
Vince Savoia
- Apr 7, 2022
- 3 min
Spring clean your finances
Spring finally arrived after a long winter, and with inflation and the rising cost of living on everyone’s mind, there’s never been a...
Vince Savoia
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Higher interest rates are here. What does that mean to you?
The Bank of Canada has been signalling for a while now that they will respond to inflation by raising interest rates. Sure enough, on...
Vince Savoia
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
It’s RRSP season. Why is this important to you as a homeowner?
The deadline to contribute to your RRSP this year is March 1. Your home may be the perfect tool to pay yourself first and grow your net...
Vince Savoia
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Sensible strategies to help you thrive in 2022
Canadians keep talking about the housing market! Are we in a housing bubble, will rates rise in 2022 and by how much, is this the right...
Vince Savoia
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Preparing for Higher Rates
Given inflationary pressures, the Bank of Canada indicated in their last rate announcement that rate hikes could take place earlier than...
Vince Savoia
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Four Risks Of Home Equity Lines Of Credit (HELOC)
A home equity loan lets you borrow some of the equity you’ve built up in your home. For most people home equity loans are a convenient,...
Vince Savoia
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
The 6 Jars of Money Management
Here’s an easy way to think about your finances. Instead of trying to picture all sorts of complicated accounts and budget lines, just...
Vince Savoia
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Common Uses of Reverse Mortgages
I wanted to take a moment and share some information with you about a product that is becoming popular with Canadians aged 55 and older:...
Vince Savoia
- Oct 8, 2021
- 1 min
6 mistakes that can make it harder to get approved for a mortgage
Getting a mortgage can be complicated and stressful. Here are 6 common mistakes that can stand in the way of financing: Waiting for a 20%...
Vince Savoia
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
The Intergenerational Home Funding Program
You can make the dream of home ownership a reality for your loved ones. Learn how we can help these dreams come true! Parents and...
Vince Savoia
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
Your Home Buying Future Starts Here
"This Homebuyer’s Guide will give you the information and tools you need to make an informed and responsible homebuying decision. "
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