How does a reverse mortgage work?
You may have seen the ads or recently heard the buzz around the reverse mortgage, but you will also be asking “What is a reverse mortgage and how does it work, how can I benefit from this process/program?
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How to give up renting without going broke
For three long, miserable years, my husband and I rented a unit attached to our landlord’s sprawling house in northeastern Toronto. Every time the landlord lit a cigarette, the stench filled our apartment. Every time we took a shower, someone would flush a toilet and scald us. The owner kept two cats but didn’t allow us to have pets, so the mice that infested the place took refuge on our side of the house.
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People will do almost anything to save on taxes, like claiming the family dog as a security system for their home business, or claiming their stamp-licking toddler as an employee.
(more...)Why it’s time to save more, not less
As the season for RRSP contributions comes to an end Tuesday, Canadians appear to be cutting back on their saving, and even dipping into those savings, at what may be precisely the wrong time. At the same time as gasoline prices rise and commodity prices soar — suggesting higher food prices are coming in Canada — there’s concern over mounting evidence that Canadians are dipping into their piggy banks.
(more...)26 Ways To Make Extra Money While Keeping Your Day Job
Quite often I hear from people who feel trapped in a job and need to figure out a way to make extra money. They hear about how I’ve paid off a lot of debt in a short period of time and they wonder if my income has changed significantly. My answer is, yes, I have used a few unexpected windfalls from different sources AND made extra money to get those debts paid off. Making extra money is the key, especially when paired with lifestyle changes that result in frugal living.
One lifestyle change is to make extra money.
