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Owning smarter and living richer — paying it off faster, credit, debt, saving, taxes and the habits that make the mortgage feel small.
Should Your Lender Pay Your Property Taxes, or Should You?
Your property tax setup affects your cash flow and control. Here's how to choose between lender-collected payments and managing it yourself in Alberta.
Feb 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Is Your Alberta Mortgage Tax-Deductible (Part 2): Is This Strategy Right for You?
The second half of our deep dive on making mortgage interest tax-deductible in Alberta — who it works for, how to think about the math, and the five questions we hear most.
Feb 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Retiring mortgage-free sounds great—but it's not always the smartest move. Here's what to weigh before you send that final payment.
Mar 21, 2025 · 2 min read
Understanding Capital Gains in Canada
Nov 11, 2024 · 4 min read
Your Prepayment Privileges Can Save You Thousands — Here's How to Use Them
Nov 6, 2024 · 4 min read
How One Buyer Went from Red Deer to Calgary in Two Years — Without Draining Her Savings
May 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? The Real Trade-Offs
Apr 10, 2024 · 2 min read
Simple Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Before You Buy
Mar 20, 2024 · 2 min read
Decorating Your New Home on a Budget
Feb 28, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Actually Manage Your Mortgage (Without the Stress)
Dec 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Canada's New Mortgage Charter: What It Means for You
Nov 23, 2023 · 4 min read
6 Things to Know About Capital Gains and Taxes
Nov 2, 2023 · 2 min readJoin Our VIP Club
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