As we all know, real estate financing plays an integral role in the affordability of real estate to most Canadians. In fact, every 1% increase in residential mortgage rates literally ends the dream of home ownership for thousands of Canadians. When these rates play such an integral role in the availability of housing for Canadians, […]
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If you’re like many Canadians there is likely a gap between your retirement savings and retirement requirements. Or, if you’ve met the basic requirements you want to ensure a higher standard of living in retirement. It’s important to have a financial advisor who not just understands real estate investing as part of your overall financial
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I am humbled and grateful to have made the Bestseller list with our new book (through pre-orders alone). The book hasn’t launched yet but it’s clear there is an audience for this important message and Simon Giannini and I are incredibly grateful to have received so much support from friends, family and our amazing clients.
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My new book “The Real Estate Retirement Plan” hasn’t even hit shelves yet and already become a Bestseller! After months of hard work to put this book together, I was hoping to have a real impact, and I am very excited to see there is an audience for this important message. The Retirement Gap The
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Ever since I wrote my first financial column (dating back to when I was completing doing my MBA 1998-2002) I knew I wanted to write a personal finance book. Before I was even finished my MBA, I had the privilege of getting to teach other MBA students some of the components of the MBA level
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When creating a financial plan, and making any investments you need to be clear on your objectives. To be most effective the process must start with some self-reflection which is often easier said than done. To help with that, here are 6 things you must consider as they relate to your objectives. #1 – Time
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Key trends in the world of personal finance today require a shift in mindset for most Canadians to maximize their short and long-term financial success. These trends are making the concept of financial self-reliance more important than ever before. In this overview we examine a few of these trends and how you can get ahead
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A New Year is considered a fresh start to many, so what better time to give some attention to your finances if you have been neglecting them or let them become a little disorganized? There is a lesser known specialist most Canadians are missing from their financial advisory team that can help you get things
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It’s foolish to expect that someone else is going to care about your money more than you do, so rather than blindly trust a so-called expert to handle your wealth – make sure you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes. Ethical Challenges in Wealth Advisory Ethics are a challenge in many professions, but
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Calum’s new book is a guide for Canadians on how to use real estate as an investment and retirement solution. Leveraging equity in a principal residence and using it wisely to purchase rental property is the solution to a safe, secure retirement for millions of Canadians. Many Canadians who own their home have never considered buying
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