The Money Minute Blog

Join us on an exciting journey into the world of financial planning with our Money Minute blog series. Featuring short reads and videos, this series offers practical financial resources that simplify complex concepts, making them more understandable and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just beginning your financial journey, our content is tailored to all levels of expertise and investment interests. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting with one of our advisors, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Real Estate

First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

The 2022 Federal Budget proposed a new savings account called the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) scheduled to be implemented in 2023. As currently presented, the FHSA is an alternative to the Home Buyers Plan (HBP) as the FHSA and HBP cannot be used for the same home purchase. Overall,…

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Real Estate Uncertainty

For almost 20 years (in the Lower Mainland especially) real estate has been a pretty sure thing. Many people we’ve talked to over the years have said that real estate is a guaranteed money maker. In most areas of BC this may have been true; ask the people of Detroit and…

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Beware of Pitfalls When Selling Homes

A recent article in the Investment Executive, Beware of pitfalls when selling homes, draws attention to implications that can arise as a result of the changes that occurred to the Principal Residence Capital Gains Exemption.  The articles mention some important things to be aware of when selling a home that that could…

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Things to Think About When Purchasing a Home

In the competitive market we face today, purchasing a home can be a daunting task. There are a few things to be aware of that can help make it a little less daunting.  The First Time Home Buyers Plan and some new advantages that were recently introduced by the Provincial…

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