I just got back from vacation with The Wife, The boy and another couple we are really good friends with (who have “1 and a half boys” – one is 6 months older than my son and the other is just about 6 months old). We went to an all inclusive resort in Aruba called… Continue Reading
Why Buy a New Construction Home
When there are so many properties now on the market, why buy a new home? Maybe you are longing for attractive period features such as original crown moulding and cornicing, or traditional sash windows. But all these beautiful features can be found in, or added to, new homes, without all the problems of ones that… Continue Reading
Knowing when you’re ready to buy
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they know they’re ready to buy a house. Being a first-time buyer can be a little daunting, and as buying a house is probably the biggest investment you’ll make in your life it’s important to be prepared. From finding the perfect place, to securing a mortgage from… Continue Reading
How to save Money on your Various Insurance Policies
We all need insurance. Whether you want to insure your possessions, your life or your car (not only is it a legal requirement it can save you a lot of money in the case of an accident claim being made against you). But while insurance is often a necessary requirement, it doesn’t automatically follow that… Continue Reading
February 2013 Net Worth Update
After my terrible January I was excited for February for both personal and monetary reasons. Overall February was a much better month in the mental health department. The Wife and I are adapting to our new home pretty nicely. Actually it has been a lot smoother than I expected with just a few hiccups (like… Continue Reading
Funding growth by heading overseas
As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses are looking overseas as a means of driving growth. This notion is important, one of pushing into new markets and territories to expand your customer base and potentially grow your business. However, for some small businesses it is easier said than done. In order to push your… Continue Reading
