Posts by Robb Engen
4 Reasons Why I Don’t Use A Mortgage Broker
Why aren’t more people using a mortgage broker when they buy a house? Let me share 4 reasons why I don’t use a mortgage broker, and probably never will:
Read MoreGood Customer Service: Finish What You Start
Good customer service is about finishing what you start. Over the past two weeks as we moved into our new house I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly side of customer service.
Read MoreHow To Survive And Thrive As A Single Income Family
After a few months of struggling to save money and reduce our expenses we eventually found our groove and are not only surviving, but thriving as a single income family.
Read MoreWhen Interest Rates Are Low Should You Pay Off Debt Or Invest?
Low interest rates are here to stay, so should you take advantage of cheap borrowing costs to pay off debt or should you use this opportunity to invest your money?
Read More4 Quick And Surefire Ways To Raise Your Credit Score
Don’t expect that your credit score will improve overnight, but you can get a jump start with these 4 ways to raise your credit score.
Read MoreInvestment Strategies: Tune Out The Noise, Stick To The Plan
Many investors are starting to question their long term investment strategies after the recent market correction. The stock markets have been on a roller coaster ride.
Read MoreShould You Make RRSP Contributions If You Have A Pension?
When discussing retirement planning I wondered if you should contribute to your RRSP if you have a defined benefit pension plan?
Read MoreIs It A Good Idea To Buy A Timeshare?
While we enjoyed our luxury accommodations, we were all discussing the same thing. Is it a good idea to buy a timeshare to use for your vacations?
Read MoreRESP Contributions And A Tuition Benefit
Shortly after our daughter was born we opened up an RESP and began regular monthly contributions. We didn’t start with much, just $100 each month to go towards her post secondary education. A few months later I changed careers and moved into the public sector, working at a University. I had to sit through an…
Read MoreRefinancing Your Mortgage: How Much Interest Can You Save?
There are a few reasons why you might consider refinancing your mortgage. You can take advantage of lower interest rates or consolidate higher interest debt.
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