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7 Steps to Retirement Planning in Canada
Retirement planning involves preparing for life after work by setting goals, calculating savings needs, and choosing investment strategies. Key steps include defining retirement goals, determining a benchmark retirement age, assessing changes in spending, calculating required savings using rules like the 80% rule, and factoring in additional income sources like pensions. Selecting appropriate investment accounts, such…
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Check out my new listing Address: 1309 SW Bayview Airdrie, Alberta T4B 5K2
Welcome to NEVER LIVED IN – BRAND NEW HOUSE – FACING TO GREEN SPACE dream home in the tranquil community of Bayview, Airdrie. This exquisite 2-storey residence, with a double front garage, offers a picturesque view of lush green space and is surrounded by parks, canals, and tennis courts. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5…
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Checkout my listing video
Welcome to NEVER LIVED IN – BRAND NEW HOUSE – FACING TO GREEN SPACE dream home in the tranquil community of Bayview, Airdrie. This exquisite 2-storey residence, with a double front garage, offers a picturesque view of lush green space and is surrounded by parks, canals, and tennis courts. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5…
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Rental Law Change in Alberta: Notices Go Digital | Tailored mortgage solutions to secure your dream home, start your process online with Mandeep Maan at breezeful Mortgages
Alberta proposes allowing eviction and rent notices via email, text, and other electronic methods. The amendment expands "electronic communications" to include digital delivery when traditional methods fail.
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Alberta Mortgage Arrears Drop to 10-Year Low | Tailored mortgage solutions to secure your dream home, start your process online with Mandeep Maan at breezeful Mortgages
Alberta’s mortgage arrears dropped to 0.29% of 585,428 mortgages, the lowest rate since 2015. Strong employment and 12% population growth have supported Alberta’s housing market, reducing mortgage delinquencies.
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5 Essential Home Insurance Tips for First-Time Homeowners | Tailored mortgage solutions to secure your dream home, start your process online with Mandeep Maan at breezeful Mortgages
Assess your property’s value and risks to determine your unique home insurance coverage needs. Researching a reliable insurance broker ensures the best advice, value, and appropriate coverage for your needs.
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Single & Secure: Financial Planning Tips | Tailored mortgage solutions to secure your dream home, start your process online with Mandeep Maan at breezeful Mortgages
Sharing expenses with friends or family, like splitting groceries or carpooling, helps reduce costs. Establishing an emergency fund ensures financial security; aim to save 3-6 months of expenses.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day | Tailored mortgage solutions to secure your dream home, start your process online with Mandeep Maan at breezeful Mortgages
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Income taxes down, property taxes up — especially in Calgary: How Alberta Budget 2025 affects you
Alberta's Budget 2025 introduces a personal income tax cut, reducing the rate on the first $60,000 of income from 10% to 8%, saving residents up to $750 annually. However, property taxes will increase, particularly in Calgary, where the provincial portion for education funding will rise from 28.5% to 31.6%. New fees for land titles and…
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Cost of historic Calgary hailstorm continues to rise
Calgary's record-breaking hailstorm in August 2024 has resulted in insured losses of $3.25 billion, making it the second-costliest disaster in Canadian history. Over 130,000 claims have been filed, with auto insurance claims representing more than half. Nearly 60,000 homes were affected, and while progress has been made in repairs, challenges remain due to strained resources.…
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