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Cell Bills Impact Credit
Tweet As you may know, credit reporting agencies collect all the data on your loans, lines of credit and credit cards to create your credit report and calculate your credit score.

Does it Make Sense To Refinance?
Tweet It may be tempting to look at today’s relatively low mortgage rates and consider refinancing to get a better rate. Certainly, if your existing rate is significantly higher than today’s rates, this might make economic sense.

How to Feel Good Every Day
Tweet One thing we as human beings have in common is a desire to be happy, healthy and wealthy. In other words, all people want to feel good and avoid feeling bad. Makes sense, right? The problem is, most people don’t feel good. According to a recent study, the rate of antidepressant use among teens […]

How to NOT Retire Broke
Tweet According to a recent survey, out of 100 people who start working at the age of 25, by the age 65: 1% Will be considered wealthy 4% Have adequate capital stowed away for retirement 3% Will still be working 63% Are dependant on the fed, friends, relatives or charity 29% Are dead Sad but […]

Tax Advantages of Dividend Income
Tweet Are you planning on setting aside extra savings in the near future? When you’re building savings for a long-term goal like retirement or education, keep in mind the tax implications of your investment. If you’re earning bank interest, you pay income tax on that interest. But if you invest in stocks that pay a […]

Your Mortgage Shouldn’t Come with Handcuffs
Tweet Your mortgage shouldn’t come with handcuffs!! Learn how a mortgage broker can help you choose the best mortgage to suit your needs now and in the future. Call Monica Peckford at 604-483-1718 for details today

Reverse Mortgages Powell River
Tweet Unlock equity in your home with a CHIP reverse mortgage for Canadians 55 and over. Call me at 604-483-1718 for a free quote!

The Right Reasons to Refinance
Tweet While there may be a good reason to refinance your home, it’s essential to refinance strategically, so you avoid placing your family at greater financial risk.

When Things Don’t Go as Planned…
Tweet OK, today we’re going to talk about an unfortunate but common challenge that many homeowners face… You see, when you and your partner get together and jointly buy a house, it’s only natural to assume everything will be “happily ever after”. But the sad truth is many relationships eventually end in separation, and that […]

The #1 Wealth-Building Habit
Tweet As you know, there are lots of ways to “skin the cat” when it comes to building wealth. Frankly, it can get downright overwhelming when you start to think about all the options available.