by Allison Engst | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
For parents who have the means to help their kids buy a home in today’s pricey environment, gifting money towards a down payment is one of the best way to do it. In February 2018, the Financial Post ran a story about adults still living with their...
by Allison Engst | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Finance
Whether you are looking to save a downpayment for your first home or you would like to pay down your existing mortgage just a little more quickly, the secret to getting ahead might just be in managing your spending habits. Nestwealth, a Canadian wealth management...
by Allison Engst | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Finance
If you’ve missed a payment on your credit card (or line of credit) and you’re wondering how this will impact your creditworthiness down the road, this article is for you. But before we get started, if you have an overdue balance on any of your credit cards...
by Allison Engst | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
So you want to be a millionaire. Sigh, don’t we all. It might feel like a lofty goal but it turns out the underlying principles millionaires follow when it comes to their money are pretty basic. Some of them are downright boring. But they obviously work, so let’s...
by Allison Engst | Feb 21, 2018 | Announcements, Blog, Finance
The BC Government released Budget 2018 today. As it relates to housing, the government made changes to the foreign buyers tax, and added a new speculation tax. Foreign Buyers Tax – This is really an enhancement to the tax that is already in place, effective...
by Allison Engst | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
Thinking about buying your first home? The race to home ownership is more like a marathon than a sprint: diligent planning, pacing and strategy are the keys to success. Are you ready to approach the starting line? Here are five ways to shape up and boost your...
