Years ago, it was difficult to find personal finance blogs that addressed the financial component of homeownership. Owning property was either an investment — and a mathematical decision — or a home, and this ignored the economic value of a principal residence. For a variety of reasons (including the disappearance of the defined pension plan, the emergence of the gig economy, and the drive to find hidden value in new asset classes), the Canadian home eventually took on a new and larger role in the household investment strategy. RKHomeowner began as a way to help navigate the budgeting, saving, investing, and financial aspects of homeownership (and building a life in Canada). These days personal finance content includes investing information, savings tips, homeownership insights, and general wellness tips!
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RKHomeowner: Latest Blog Posts & Research
You purchase home insurance to protect you from catastrophic losses, such as an all-consuming house fire, or a massive backup of sewage water in your basement. But did you know…
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Investors I speak to these days aren’t too troubled by low interest rates or the inability to find safe, reliable income. That doesn’t mean they’ve parked their cash and let…
Most of us know what calculator to use for that basic mortgage calculation—the amount you pay each month in relation to the home price, your amortization period and term and…
Get a handle on the real cost of maintaining a home
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Believe it or not, the top 10% of tax filers by income pay just 16% in taxes. Do they know something you don’t? Yes!
If you plan to own your vehicle for more than a couple of years, consider paying for an after-market rust-proofing spray.
When Jody bought his condo, he beat out a competing offer that was $10,000 higher. How? A little strategic psychology. Jody White is one happy man. Just before the holidays…
We all want financial advice we can trust, but finding it can be a nightmare. Our step-by-step guide will get you to the advice you need. We all want financial…