In order to make money through investing, you have to endure some amount of risk. No opportunity is a slam dunk. While in some cases risk can be extremely low, it also means that your return likely isn’t that high. Indeed, every opportunity presents a balancing act between risk and return. There are ways to […]
Tag Archives: Real estate investing
Real estate is far more than just a place to reside, work or conduct business. Real estate can also be potentially lucrative, whether it’s residential, commercial or industrial in nature. Even buying a piece of land offers a chance at income. Here are some key reasons why you should invest in real estate. Real estate […]
There are a lot of barriers to owning property for many people, especially for younger generations who believe that the system is set up against them. One of those barriers is a credit score, which is influenced by a range of factors and is taken into consideration when seeking a mortgage approval. However, there is […]
There is a lot for younger generations to get discouraged about when it comes to real estate. Ever-rising housing prices across the country, paired with low supply and fierce bidding wars, are squashing the dreams of home ownership for many Millennials. Gen Zers, meanwhile, may never even have thought of the possibility based on the […]
Real estate offers a world of opportunity when it comes to earning money in the near and distant future. The right investment brings about passive income, whether through a REIT, direct ownership or addy’s unique crowdfunding platform. Still, despite a booming Canadian real estate market, investing takes proper planning, understanding and money upfront. Here are […]
After working hard for your money and collecting it in your bank account, you’ve got the opportunity to make your money work hard for you. Or at least do some light labour to earn a little bit more on the side. Passive income refers to the money one earns through little effort. In most cases, […]
With hidden fees, complex jargon and a general feeling of exclusivity, investing in real estate can be tough. For many millennials, barriers to property ownership may feel insurmountable, as if the game is simply stacked against you. Online real estate investment should not only be convenient, but accessible to everyone, regardless of their cultural background, […]
Last September, we questioned if “High Interest” savings accounts still exist in Canada” and the answers were not great. Overall, from the major banks, the rate of 0.05% is pretty standard across the board with the exception of any temporary promotional period. Tangerine Bank, operating as Tangerine, a subsidiary of Scotiabank, seems to offer the […]
Mark Ting is a Partner and Private Wealth Manager of Foundation Wealth, is CBC’s Financial Columnist for On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko and a Personal Finance instructor at SFU. He also happens to be a new addy member! Mark spotlighted addy during his latest chat with Margaret Gallagher: check it out: Prefer to read […]