Are we finally nearing the end of this rate-hike cycle?

News Are we finally nearing the end of this rate-hike cycle? Interest rates are front and center these days and for good reason. Despite a two-meeting rate pause by the Bank of Canada, the central bank resumed its rate hikes in June, sending interest costs even...

What should you focus on this tax season: your mortgage or your RRSP?

News What should you focus on this tax season: your mortgage or your RRSP? Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re quickly approaching the next period that brings our finances into focus—tax season. A common question I receive from homeowners is, should I put money...

Ringing in the New Year: here’s what we’ll be watching in 2023

News Ringing in the New Year: here’s what we’ll be watching in 2023 With 2022 now in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead at what the coming year may have in store. We think it’s fair to say 2022 is a year many of us won’t soon forget. It was a...

Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 100 bps

News Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 100 bps The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by 100 basis points this morning, bringing it to 2.50%.  The Bank said inflation is “higher and more persistent” than what it had forecast in April, and will likely remain...

Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 50 bps

News Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 50 bps As expected, the Bank of Canada has raised its key lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 1.50%. In its statement accompanying the decision, the Bank said, “the risk of elevated inflation becoming entrenched has...