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Your Money and Your Mindset
Published: 07/30/2011 by LocalHood Money Matters in Money Matters
We learn from an early age about money. We watch our parents and how they handle the money that they make. Some may have had very little because Mom and Dad were low wage earners. Some had a lot of money because Mom and Dad had good jobs.
Inflation and Interest Rates
Published: 09/27/2009 by Patricia Seymour in Money Matters
As prices rise, more people (businesses, too) find themselves needing to borrow more if they are to buy the things they want - cars, home improvement, etc. That tends to raise interest rates even further, since there is now more demand for...
Mississauga Mortgage Broker - Prepare for Your Meeting
Published: 06/26/2009 by PeelSeek Staff in Money Matters
Consumers in Mississauga are now shopping around for the best mortgage rates. They want the best terms on refinancing and for new home purchases. To find unadvertised, discounted lending rates, people are turning to local Mississauga mortgage brokers
Mortgage Insurance: Not Always Guaranteed
Published: 07/06/2009 by Sam Cellini in Money Matters
Most consumers believe getting mortgage insurance from a bank/mortgage broker is part of the approval process. In addition, we're lead to believe that the 'insurance' we buy is guaranteed to pay out.
Well... on both counts, it just 'ain't' so!
Flood Insurance Not Available to Canadians
Published: 05/10/2010 by Donna Bradbury in Money Matters
Flood insurance isn't included in regular homeowner's insurance because most people do not live in places with high flood risks. It stands to reason that if one lives far from any bodies of water, they should not be required to pay higher premiums...
Traveling Out-of-Province? Don’t forget travel insurance!
Published: 12/06/2011 by Don Maycock in Travel Tips
Whether you are planning a vacation out of Canada for a few weeks or just plan to go across the border to do some shopping, please be aware of the limitations provided by OHIP, should you require medical care.
Money Exchange is Not Just for Travellers
Published: 03/08/2011 by Hector Dinaldo in Money Matters
In fact, beyond exchanging your money for foreign currency for travel purposes, there is a giant market place where foreign exchange takes place 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. This foreign exchange market is better known as "FOREX".
Individual Life Insurance Offers Flexibility vs. Mortgage Insurance
Published: 11/17/2010 by Simone DeRitter CLU in Money Matters
Mortgage life insurance can be more expensive than insurance sold separately as an individual life insurance policy. And mortage life insurance lacks portability and is also far more restrictive in it’s coverage terms compared to owning an...
Term and Cash Value Life Insurance FAQs
Published: 05/05/2010 by Sam Cellini in Money Matters
With a Money Back Life Insurance policy, you actually get all of the money you paid in premiums back when your policy expires. Therefore, if you do not die during the term of the insurance, you ultimately pay nothing toward having the insurance...
Avoiding Personal Bankruptcy in Canada
Published: 09/14/2011 by LocalHood Staff in Legal
Bankruptcy is not a process that people look forward to. Bankruptcy ruins your credit and may not entirely get you out from under. Learn to avoid this unfortunate choice before it’s too late. Read on for some tips on avoiding personal bankruptcy...
