What to do when a consumer proposal comes back to haunt you Q: A few years ago my wife hurt herself very badly, forcing her to take long-term disability from work. At that time, we were denied her disability payments and spent the next two years fighting for that money. But, losing her income meant…
Despite the proliferation of information regarding mortgages, there’s still a lot of confusion about what’s the best deal. Today we’ll examine whether or not a fixed or a variable rate mortgage is right for you. Part 2: Variable Vs. Fixed When choosing the best mortgage you’ll need to decide between a variable or fixed rate…
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 the prevailing interest rate. But what about those more complex calculations, such as the cost to break your mortgage or the ability to compare three…