When mortgage rates rise too high, too quickly (like they have recently) the rigid payment schedule and floating interest rates of adjustable rate mortgages causes them to hit what’s called a trigger rate. This can have far-reaching effects on your budget as a homeowner in Canada.

Buying your first home in Canada is a major milestone in many Canadians' lives. You’re investing in your community, your future and in the stability of your family. However, for many Canadians, down payment requirements make it challenging to get into the market. The new FHSA can help.

Numbers from Statistics Canada and the Canadian Real Estate Association show the average national home price is more than seven times the average household income. Combined with the recent rise in interest rates, this has made the dream of owning a house much more difficult. To bring the dream back within reach, the government is stepping in with the creation of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA).

Insurance can get tricky fast. Not only are you looking into the future without a crystal ball, you’re trying to do it across a variety of assets and abilities that make up your life. Finding the right balance is hard, especially when you’re dealing with so many options – each with its own small print.