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The Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage in Ontario

In the ever-changing landscape of Ontario's real estate market, refinancing your mortgage can be a strategic move with a multitude of benefits. Whether you're looking to lower your monthly payments, capitalize on lower interest rates, or tap into your home's equity for significant life projects, refinancing offers tailored solutions to meet your evolving financial needs. This article dives into what refinancing is, the various advantages of refinancing, and the costs associated with refinancing.

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Am I Too Young For Life Insurance?

Often, life insurance is thought of as a product for the later stages of life, primarily for those with established families and significant financial responsibilities. However, this perspective overlooks the unique advantages that life insurance can offer to individuals in their younger years. From locking in lower premiums to ensuring insurability regardless of future health changes, the benefits of obtaining life insurance early can prevent stress and save money. In this article, we will explore why life insurance coverage in your 20s or 30s can be a wise and forward-thinking financial decision

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How to Buy Your First Home

In this article, we address how to prepare to start the homebuying process, the steps you can expect in the homebuying process, how to overcome hurdles, and what you need to know about the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) - including common Q&A’s about the FHSA, and how to use multiple savings accounts to maximize your saving potential. With expert insights and clear, actionable advice, we aim to transform this intricate process into an achievable and rewarding journey, leading you to the doorstep of your very own home.

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Baby Steps to Financial Security: A New Parent's Guide

As you embark on this exciting journey of parenthood, it's natural to focus on the financial factors that come with raising a child. But one thing you may not consider during this time is how crucial it is to start preparing for retirement. In this guide, we'll explore key financial considerations that will help your family lay the foundation for a resilient financial future.

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How to Financially Prepare for Changing My Job?

Canadians, on average, have 15 different jobs in their lifetime. Is it time you enter a new chapter in your professional journey? Before making the final leap, you should review your financial situation. In this article, we'll discuss the personal financial considerations you should prepare for, such as retirement planning, life insurance, and crucial considerations for those approaching mortgage renewal - to ensure a smooth transition to the next chapter of your professional journey.

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Good vs Bad: How to Recognize a Great Mortgage Broker from the Rest

Are you looking to buy a home in Ontario? If you're considering a mortgage, working with a good mortgage broker can help you save money, time, and stress. But how do you know what a good mortgage broker looks like from a bad mortgage broker? In this article, we will compare the characteristics of good and bad mortgage brokers and provide five tips for how to select the best mortgage broker for you.

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Is My Work Insurance Enough?

Are you in the process of reviewing your life insurance plan provided by your work and feeling unsatisfied with the limited coverage it provides? Do you wonder why paying for private coverage makes sense when you have group coverage through work? Let’s evaluate the pros and cons of private and group life insurance (through your employer) and when you should and shouldn’t get private life insurance. Be sure to also check out our free cheat sheet and common Q&A’s about life insurance at the end of this article to ensure you are on the right track for your next steps in securing a stable future for yourself and your loved ones.

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How to Avoid Mortgage Rate Renewal Shock

Are you one of the many Canadians renewing your mortgage in the next few years? Maybe you got a great deal a few years ago but are worried about how the rise of interest rates may affect you. At WealthTrack, we help break down the facts to help you be proactive in mortgage management.

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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Social Media Influencers

The internet is an incredible place filled to the brim with facts, figures, reports, and opinions. It provides a whole world of information right at our fingertips, giving us access to knowledge unlike any generation before. However, to successfully navigate those abundant resources requires some critical thinking.

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What Is Underwriting in Life Insurance?

Life insurance underwriters determine each applicant’s risk and create a life insurance policy accordingly. There are steps you can take to prepare for the underwriting process and get the best life insurance policy possible.

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How to Effectively Use Your TFSA and RRSP

TFSAs and RRSPs are both valuable tools within Canadian personal finance, but they function a little bit differently. Learn how to optimize both your TFSA and your RRSP to streamline your personal finances.

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