It is not clear. People do prefer cars that are easy on gas, but this trend has not changed the minds of those who love SUVs and trucks. On the other side of the table – the car dealers –…
Mortgages
Higher mortgage rates: It’s coming
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
Mortgages are definitely a very boring topic. They would make the front page of the papers, or a TV news flash only if something drastically happens. Over the last few months – nothing happened. This past week though, the first…
Cars, Gadgets, Mobile Apps
Mobile Apps: How to make your driving easier, cheaper and safer?
by Ivan Delev • • 0 Comments
There is an app for almost everything these days. Some are not worth the look, but many of them are designed to simplify our complicated lifestyle. If you agree with this – cool, keep reading. I have selected eight free…
Economy, Real Estate
Calgary – the city of your dreams?
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A few reports lately paint a glorious picture of Calgary. It is a prosperous city, with booming housing and high income earners. What else do you need? Calgary is second only to Paris after posting its best ranking ever in…
Mortgages, Personal Finance
The cost of cheap interest-only mortgages
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Paying interest only on your mortgage is tempting – your payment is lower, you would have better cash-flow. There are however disadvantages also. These loans come with many risks. For one thing, home buyers can’t build equity with interest-only payments.Find…
Gadgets, Money management, Personal Finance
Is the smartphone your wallet now?
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We keep hearing stories how people in in some European countries pay with their iPhones for movie tickets, groceries and booz in the pub. The North American market seems to be behind in adopting the new technology. However, things are…