“Freedom” is worth more than money
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“Freedom” is worth more than money

There are more important things in life than money. A six-figure income isn’t worth much unless you have the freedom to enjoy it. Spending time with the family, rediscovering the joy of past times, and reducing the works instead of increasing them; As you get older, your priorities change and you realize there must be […]

Get Affordable Home Insurance in Calgary
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Get Affordable Home Insurance in Calgary

There are many reasons to get home insurance in Calgary. First, you want to make sure your home, cabin, or lease is covered for damage, theft, and flooding. Second, you want to know if you’re overpaying for home insurance, and if so, you want to know if you have access to a more affordable insurer. […]

Two Lives of William Trevor
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Two Lives of William Trevor

In Two Lives, William Trevor offers two stories: Reading Turgenev and My House In Umbria. They are not mere stories, however, and they read like substantial novels. Both have women as central characters. Reading Turgenev introduces Mary Louise Dallon, an Irish Protestant whose parents support her decision to marry, though on the surface at least […]

Big achievements start with small actions
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Big achievements start with small actions

As a Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) candidate, what would make you happy in your current position? Completing review of any of the 7 domains of the RTRP exam outline? I guess it’s the same as asking yourself, will you wait until you reach your goal of earning $100,000, $500,000 per year to celebrate, or […]

What is a wrap around mortgage?
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What is a wrap around mortgage?

Simply put, a wraparound mortgage is a new mortgage that is created on a property that “wraps around” an existing mortgage. Surround mortgages, or ‘wraps’, are typically used when selling a home with owner financing. Here is an example using a Wrap Around Mortgage: House value: $150,000 Original loan amount: $130,000 Original interest rate: 6% […]