Champagne, a northern region of France (about 75 miles east of Paris), gives its name to the most iconic family of sparkling wines in the world. It is possible to find bottles labelled as “champagne” from other countries. But the protection given by the Appellation...
Growing Your Money
Building Wealth and Getting a Mortgage When You Are Self-Employed
If you’re looking to become wealthy by working your 9-to-5 job, good luck. While it is certainly possible, it’s going to take a while. If you’d like to live a comfortable life, a 9-to-5 job can provide that. However, if you’re looking to become affluent while you’re...
5 Ways To Optimize Your Credit Score To Help You Qualify for Those Great Mortgage Rates
Are you looking to take advantage of today’s record low mortgage rates? Besides your income and down payment, something else that mortgage lenders care about is your credit score. If you have a bad score, it can make it tough to obtain mortgage financing and grow your...
Liquid Alternatives: A Popular Alternative Investments and Mutual Funds Hybrid, but Can They Deliver?
Alternative investments such as hedge funds, private REITS, and MICs, have been growing in popularity over the past two decades. Savvy investors like them because of their low correlation with traditional stocks and bonds. That allows for diversification and capital...
How To Strategically Use Low Cost Mortgages for Real Estate Investment Purposes
If you haven’t heard the news by now you must be living under a rock. Mortgage rates are available at record lows. With money super cheap to borrow, many Canadians are looking to invest in rental properties. Rental properties are a great way to earn extra income. If...
A Work From Home ETF? Even During Turbulent Times, There Are Lots of Interesting Options for Investors
The Covid-19 crisis had a massive impact on the financial markets. A historic growth cycle ending in 2019 was followed by record-breaking losses - in terms of wealth management, the future remains uncertain. Related: Alternative investments: There are big bucks in...