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...
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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...
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...
Condo Church Conversions Fast Emerge as a Hot New Real Estate Class in Toronto’s Core
In a busy real estate market, a hot new asset has popped up on the Toronto condo scene known as church conversions. Church conversions are exactly what they sound like, old churches that have been converted into living spaces. If you’re looking for valuable, artistic,...
Investing in Luxury Mexico Real Estate Can Pay Dividends
As we slowly emerge from COVID-19, with interest rates set to remain low for the foreseeable future, real estate investment opportunities are more within reach. But how's about wandering off the beaten Canadian track a little? Perhaps you are a real estate investor -...