Month: September 2021

  • 10 Mortgage Mistakes

    10 Mortgage Mistakes

    Whether it is your first house or you’re moving to a new neighborhood, getting approved for a mortgage is exciting! However, even if you have been approved and are simply waiting to close, there are still some things to keep in mind to ensure your efforts are successful.

  • R&D Insurance and Financial Services – Fall Contest

    We want to help you celebrate fall. Just leave us a review on Google, and email a screenshot of your review to info@rdfs.ca. One lucky winner will receive a fall prize pack, consisting of some fun fall items. Hopefully we’ve earned 5 stars from you – and if we haven’t, feel free to reach out…

  • How to Teach Your Kids About Money

    How to Teach Your Kids About Money

    “You’re teaching them way too young,” joked the man next to me and my three girls at the bank machine; clearly he assumed we were taking out cash, and thought it would be funny to tease me about that. “No, man,” I teased back warmly; “I teach my girls to make deposits.” He laughed, I…

  • What a Liberal Minority Government Will Mean for the Markets and Canadian Investors

    What a Liberal Minority Government Will Mean for the Markets and Canadian Investors

    Canadians went to the polls on September 20th, 2021, and Justin Trudeau led his liberal government to victory. The liberals will govern with a minority government for another term. Here is what you need to know about how this outcome could affect your finances.

  • The Four C’s of a Good Credit Rating

    The Four C’s of a Good Credit Rating

    Buying your first home is an incredible step in life, but it is not without its hurdles! One of which is demonstrating that you are creditworthy, which all comes down to your credit rating. This is how lenders and credit agencies determine the interest rate you pay, or whether you will qualify for a mortgage…