Archive for April, 2014
Buying a new Home? Don’t Forget About These Costs – The Final Number
Shopping for a new home is fun! But take a look past the sticker price to learn what other costs to include in your budget. Some are one-time or transaction expenses, some are an investment or upgrade and others are incremental to your existing bills. It’s a good idea to do a little research to […]
Posted: April 30th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Mortgages.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Financial Planning, Loans & Debt, Mortgages
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Buying a New Home? How do I Know How Much I Can Spend?
Between you and the bank, you’ll know how much you can afford for a monthly housing payment. The last post explained some of the guidelines that banks use to determine this. For you to be comfortable though, take the amount you want to spend each month and deduct any related costs such as property taxes […]
Posted: April 23rd, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Mortgages.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Mortgages
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Buying a New Home – What Can I Afford?
A New Home – What Can I Afford? Whether you are buying your first home or your third home, the big question is usually – What can I afford? This is a big question that is made up of two parts: How much do you have for a down payment and what will someone lend […]
Posted: April 17th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Mortgages.
Tags: Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Loans & Debt, Mortgages
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Reduce Your Debt!
The bad news is … there is no easy way to do this. The saying ‘buy now, pay later’ rings true no matter how hard you try to ignore it. The good news is … there are steps you can take to reduce the interest you’re paying, reduce your debt and ultimately be rid of […]
Posted: April 10th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Debt, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Financial Planning, Loans & Debt, Money & Stress
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Spring Clean Your Debt!
Spring has arrived! The weather in Vancouver is fantastic today and it got me thinking….Debt can be such a burden. Especially if it’s invading your thoughts, interrupting your sleep or debtors are calling. Whether your debit is stressing you out or whether you just wish it would go away a little faster, spring is a […]
Posted: April 3rd, 2014 under CEO of the House, Debt, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Financial Planning, Loans & Debt, Money & Stress
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