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GOOD DEBT VS. BAD DEBT – PART II: THE FALLACY OF 162%
The first part of our Blog pointed out the key difference between Good Debt and Bad. Good debt is that which produces an income or is used to purchase an asset that will appreciate over time. For example: borrowing money … Continue reading
What they Don’t Tell You about Getting a Mortgage for a New Rental Condo
Everyone gets excited when they buy a new condo from a developer on day one. Over the next few years it appreciates nicely. Now you are ready to close and rent it out. You apply for a mortgage and then … Continue reading
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GOOD DEBT VS. BAD DEBT
The current focus of both Mr. Carney and Mr. Flaherty of our Federal Government seems to be: the ratio of consumer debt to disposable income: now sitting at 162%. This is at an all time high and both seem convinced … Continue reading →