CMHC Released their annual report last week, Tuesday May 8th. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation continues to be an integral player in contributing to the stability of the Canadian marketplace. In 2011, spending on housing accounted for a whopping 20 per cent of Canada’s GDP last year and CMHC provided $2 billion in support of housing programs. Here’s a summary of the report.
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Increased uncertainty in Europe and the wider global economy will cause Canada to sit back and wait before making any major changes to interest rates that could potentially derail its economic growth. While this waiting game plays out, RateSupermarket.ca’s panel of mortgage experts expect both fixed and variable mortgage rates to remain unchanged in the short term.
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If I really think about it, I’m pretty sick and tired of a whole lot of my service providers. I wonder if my insurance company is ripping me off. (Probably.) My bank may be gouging me with service fees. My internet bill sometimes, randomly, shoots through the roof. And, like just about everyone I know, I deeply dislike my phone providers. If it’s time to break up with any one of your service providers, it’s not enough to just be annoyed or frustrated. You need to take a methodical approach to make sure you’re making the right move and that nothing in your life will be disrupted when you switch gears. Here’s a checklist of things to think about when you make a move.
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By now you should have completed your taxes and are most likely eagerly awaiting your return. While some will get just a couple hundred dollars back, some of you could be in for a fairly sizable cheque. It’s easy to get excited about unexpected money, and hard not to want to spend it all at once. Before it arrives, though, take some time to think about how you can best use that money. Here are 8 suggestions for ways you can spend your tax refund wisely.
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The Bank of Canada is hinting a hike in the overnight lending rate is coming soon. This move will affect the payments on variable mortgages, lines of credit or any debt connected to the floating rate. If you’re worried about your ability to service debt in a higher interest rate environment, there are plenty of steps you can take right now to prepare.
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