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Home Ownership / Cash Management IssueMay 2015

Managing Your Money

Manage your mortgage to save 

ivy-covered-brick.jpg Low interest rates may have you thinking about taking on more debt: the cost of a new home, 'moving up' to a larger home or refinancing you existing home.  If so, knowing what's what with mortgages can save you money now and in the future.
 

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Cash Flow Planning

Four ways to find "hidden" investment money 

white-couch-family.jpg Investing regularly is important.  If you're going to achieve your retirement and other financial goals, you should consistently contribute to your retirement savings plans (RRSPs), tax-free savings plans (TFSAs) and non-registered investments. 
 

Mortgage Concept

The impact of increasing mortgage payments

laptop-couple.jpg Accelerating the repayment of debt is an important goal of many Canadians.  One way to achieve this goal is to increase the size of your mortgage payment.   
 

Featured Article

The Under-appreciated Benefits of 
Creative Consistency
 

tie-face-crop.jpg Gregory Ciotti, author for the Sparring Mind, advises his readers as to the advantages of remaining consistent in your everyday activities.  He explains that having a consistent workload, one not overbearing, however one that is not so light that it would breed 'mental cobwebs' is the key to getting the most out of your day.
 
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, I hope you enjoyed this issue.  If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to get in touch.  I would be more than happy to help you, understanding there is no cost in me doing so, nor any obligation.


 Pieter J. Demeester
 Wealth and Risk Management Consultant
 FPSC Level 1™ Certificant in Financial Planning
 Associate to Mohamad Sawwaf, Director
 Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
 416.483.7667 ext.504
 


 
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