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A SIX-STEP, BACK TO BASICS FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR ALMOST EVERY CANADIAN
It’s a tough time to know what the right financial move is at the moment. Interest rates are increasing, while stocks are in bearish territory. It’s easy to forget that there are smart things that you can do right now regardless of the uncertainty.
1 Get rid of your high-interest debt.
Do you have any debt with an interest rate above 7% or more? (If you have credit-card debt, you likely do!) If so, pay it down first. Why? Well, odds are that any returns you make from investing will be less than the interest you pay on your debts, which sort of defeats the whole purpose.
2 Build an emergency fund.
OK, so you’ve paid off your high-interest debt. Time to invest, right? Almost. First, you should stash away three to six months of living expenses in a savings account or somewhere else low risk. That way, if you get laid off or your car has issues, you’ll have enough cash to ride things out without taking on any more high-interest debt. Which would put you back at step one.
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Maximize your employer match.
At last! It’s time to invest! So, where to begin? If your employer matches your contributions to a Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP), start there. You can contribute as much as 18% of your income, and employers typically match 3–6%. For example: if you made $60K and your company matches 5% of your salary - your company will give you an extra $3,000 in income to put toward retirement. Not taking advantage of this is like refusing 5% of your salary.
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Max out your tax-advantaged accounts.
The Canadian government, as an incentive to encourage us to save for retirement, offers two special investment accounts. An RRSP reduces your taxable income so that you pay less tax now, while also sheltering any income earned in the plan. A TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) allows you to contribute an annual amount and any income earned in the plan is not subject to tax. If you invest outside these accounts, you’re voluntarily paying more taxes.
5 Pay down
low-interest debts.
Once your TFSA and RRSP are maxed out, consider paying down your lower-interest debts, like a mortgage or student loans, since these debts still have interest that can negate your investment gains. It’s hard to be super prescriptive about whether this is the right move for you, because it depends on your debt situation, but definitely look at your interest rates and your investment expectations.
6 Invest in yourself or in your children
If you’ve reached step six, congratulations! Now you can think about what to do with the rest of your money. You can put some into a personal investment account, say. Or save for a new house. Or sock away money for your children’s college or university education.
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TRANSFORM ANY ROOM INTO A FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR
HOW TO MULTI-PURPOSE LIVING MULTI-PURPOSE LIVING
As lifestyles shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes had to adapt to new activities and routines. Dining rooms and closets became home offices, kids’ bedrooms served as home-school spaces, and guest rooms were outfitted with workout equipment.
Flex spaces are intended to help your home better accommodate your day-to-day life. Guest bedrooms, for example, can often be reimagined for more frequent and flexible use. People are realizing that an entire room in their home dedicated to an occasional house guest may not be the best use of space – a commodity that has become decidedly more precious over the past year. To maximize function within your home’s existing floor plan, follow these tips for creating a flex space that works with your lifestyle. 18
THINK OUTSIDE A ROOM’S ASSIGNED FUNCTION
Consider your home’s least-used spaces, such as a formal dining room, breakfast nook, sitting room or extra closet, and how they could be put to better use. Your home’s builder might have intended the room for a specific purpose, but feel free to readjust if that doesn’t align with your everyday priorities. Nothing is off-limits for reimagining how a space can be used.
A flex space should be designed around the activities that will take place there, such as working, exercising, doing homework and more. People are surprised by how cohesive they can make a space if they start from ‘What should the space facilitate?’ versus ‘What is supposed to be in this room?’.
CONSIDER YOUR LONG-TERM NEEDS
As you configure your flex space, consider how your needs might change as time goes on, and plan for flexibility. If you have young children at home, think about how it will be utilized as they grow up. If you will host a lot of family or guests in the future, think about how you’ll accommodate them. Opt for lightweight, easy-to-move furniture to help ensure your setup can be rearranged as needed. When it comes to exercise equipment, consider alternatives to large and bulky equipment, such as tension bands. These can be kept in a decorative bin or basket and still provide a full-body workout.
PLAN FOR STORAGE
Incorporate plenty of storage into your flex room to manage clutter and maximize space. Add storage that can be closed off – cabinets with doors to hide messes and contain all the items necessary for whatever activities will be taking place in the room. Choose furniture or containers that can stylishly and efficiently accommodate your storage needs, whether that’s for workout gear, office supplies, toys or other items.
COMPARTMENTALIZE THE FLEX SPACE
If your flex space will serve multiple functions, section off areas of the room for each need. For example, designate one corner for a home office and use the other side of the room as a workout space. Room dividers or shelving units can serve as physical barriers that separate the space and offer added privacy. For a visual cue, lay down rugs or paint an accent wall to specify different sections.
USE FLEXIBLE FURNITURE
If you want to have a multi-purpose space, you need to have multipurpose furniture. Outfit your room with pieces that can transform to suit different needs or activities. Look for nesting furniture that can be stacked or separated, tables with extendable leaves or fold-down mechanisms, and armoires that can open up to reveal a workspace. Just be sure to measure the room carefully before purchasing furniture.
REFLECT YOUR PERSONALITY
Customize your flex space to suit your style. Use it as an opportunity to go bold with a dramatic paint colour or patterned wallpaper. Or tailor it to a certain hobby or interest. There are so many creative ways to utilize extra space, so take it as an opportunity to showcase your personality and passions.
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GIVE YOUR
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It’s one of the hardest-working rooms in the house. The mudroom gets a lot of traffic but not a lot of respect. Why not give this workhorse space some TLC this winter and see how much more useful it becomes?
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ADD STORAGE
Creating storage off the floor is a key way to keep the mudroom from becoming awash in shoes and boots. Since you need seating anyway, look for a bench with drawers or a cabinet on bun feet. Add a chaise chair cushion for comfort.
If you have small children, don’t overlook their height. Place hooks for coats and backpacks at their height and they’ll be more inclined to use them. Plus, you’ll get double the storage for coats, scarves and purses. For even more storage, create a simple bench out of a flat piece of lumber and leave space underneath for shoes. Add a small piece of moulding across the front at the bottom to frame it out and keep shoes corralled neatly so they don’t spill out into the room.
BIN THERE, DONE THAT
Small items tossed willy-nilly can quickly clutter up a mudroom. Add a bin where you can toss magazines and letters when you come in the door. Mount a second bin on the wall to hold caps, earmuffs, gloves and mittens.
Another option is to install some shelving above the coat hooks, and then add bins atop the shelves. Still another choice is to add bins on the vertical. A stacking row of shelves can easily hold baskets or bins so you can get grab scarves, gloves and hats quickly and keep the items you use most often within easy reach.
MAKE IT PRETTY
Just because it’s strictly utilitarian doesn’t mean your mudroom has to be ugly. Add some bead board wainscotting to the walls, an attractive pendant light and a colourful rug to catch dirt and slush before it gets tracked into the house. A big bold poster can liven up the space, and make sure there’s plenty of lighting so you can find what you need easily.
Despite your best efforts, if the mud room remains chaotic and unsightly, consider adding a sliding door on the outside of the wall to hide the mess.
MAKE IT USEFUL
A mudroom with a place for everything and everything in its place will help keep the whole family more organized. That’s why it’s important to think about the little things that will make your mud room really work. Make sure that in addition to places for coats and scarves, you also include spots to stash keys, sunglasses, umbrellas, baseball caps and other small gear. These simple touches can mean the difference between getting out the door fast and facing the day unprepared.
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HALTON HAMILTON HOMES MARKET UPDATE OAKVILLE SOURCE: THE OAKVILLE, MILTON AND DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD JUNE 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022 RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS THIS YEAR LAST YEAR 150 100 50 200 NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 350 300 250 400 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $1,800 $1,000 $1,400 $200 ($1,000) $1,600 $1,200 $400 $600 $800 200 250 50 100 150 NUMBER OF SALES 168 257 JUNE 127 220 JULY 107 175 AUG 131 224 SEPT 121 207 OCT 117 200 NOV 388 350 JUNE 271 235 JULY 212 200 AUG 317 299 SEPT 264 231 OCT 191 193 NOV 1,512 1,552 JUNE 1,626 1,510 JULY 1,783 1,638 AUG 1,637 1,539 SEPT 1,535 1,605 OCT 1,448 1,615 NOV 28
SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON JUNE 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022 250 200 300 100 50 150 100 200 NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 400 300 500 $200 $400 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 LAST YEAR THIS YEAR ($1,000) 517 425 JUNE 364 303 JULY 360 254 AUG 407 311 SEPT 307 264 OCT 221 239 NIOV 1,138 JUNE 1,251 1,036 JULY 1,143 AUG 1,039 1,055 SEPT 968 1,065 OCT 980 1,149 NOV 895 1,175 325 JUNE 198 258 JULY 182 233 AUG 209 279 SEPT 178 246 OCT 168 234 NOV 143 NUMBER OF SALES HALTON HAMILTON HOMES MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON 29
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$1,999,900 - 5410 Philp Road, Beamsville.
$1,999,900 - 5410 Philp Road, Beamsville.
$1,999,900 - 5410 Philp Road, Beamsville.
Located just on the outskirts of downtown Beamsville sits this incredibly unique 3+2 Bedroom home! Offering 3 attached, but completley seperate living spaces and a backyard oasis, this home would be very well suited to multigenerational families or investors, don’t miss!
Located just on the outskirts of downtown Beamsville sits this incredibly unique 3+2 Bedroom home! Offering 3 attached, but completley seperate living spaces and a backyard oasis, this home would be very well suited to multigenerational families or investors, don’t miss!
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Michelle Lavictoire | Realtor® | Advisor
Michelle Lavictoire | Realtor® | Advisor
Located just on the outskirts of downtown Beamsville sits this incredibly unique 3+2 Bedroom home! Offering 3 attached, but completley seperate living spaces and a backyard oasis, this home would be very well suited to multigenerational families or investors, don’t miss!
$12,650,000- 504 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville. This 24,873 Sq Ft office condo building consists of 19,457 Sq Ft of premium office & 5,398 Sq Ft of warehouse. Offering ample parking, kitchen, gym, 1 dock Level + 1 drive in door, 4 bathrooms & shower. Zoning E2 Business Employment Zone, allowing many uses!
$12,650,000- 504 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville. This 24,873 Sq Ft office condo building consists of 19,457 Sq Ft of premium office & 5,398 Sq Ft of warehouse. Offering ample parking, kitchen, gym, 1 dock Level + 1 drive in door, 4 bathrooms & shower. Zoning E2 Business Employment Zone, allowing many uses!
Callum Wallace | Realtor® | Advisor
Callum Wallace | Realtor® | Advisor
$12,650,000- 504 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville. This 24,873 Sq Ft office condo building consists of 19,457 Sq Ft of premium office & 5,398 Sq Ft of warehouse. Offering ample parking, kitchen, gym, 1 dock Level + 1 drive in door, 4 bathrooms & shower. Zoning E2 Business Employment Zone, allowing many uses!
Michelle.lavictoire@evrealestate.com
Michelle.lavictoire@evrealestate.com 416-823-5142
Michelle Lavictoire | Realtor® | Advisor
Michelle.lavictoire@evrealestate.com 416-823-5142
$1,449,000- 4511 Tremineer Ave, Burlington.
$1,449,000- 4511 Tremineer Ave, Burlington. This detached 2 storey family home boasts 3584 square feet of total liveable space, featuring 4 generous sized bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, a main floor office and an open concept living room & dining room. If you’re looking for lifestyle close to the Lake then look no further!
Callum.wallace@evrealestate.com 905-484-3393
Callum.wallace@evrealestate.com 905-484-3393
Callum Wallace | Realtor® | Advisor
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$1,399,900- 1299 Hammond St, Burlington.
This detached 2 storey family home boasts 3584 square feet of total liveable space, featuring 4 generous sized bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, a main floor office and an open concept living room & dining room. If you’re looking for lifestyle close to the Lake then look no further!
Jo-anne Copeland | Realtor® | Advisor
$1,449,000- 4511 Tremineer Ave, Burlington. This detached 2 storey family home boasts 3584 square feet of total liveable space, featuring 4 generous sized bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, a main floor office and an open concept living room & dining room. If you’re looking for lifestyle close to the Lake then look no further!
Jo-anne Copeland | Realtor® | Advisor
Jo-anne.copeland@evrealestate.com 905-301-6677
Jo-anne.copeland@evrealestate.com 905-301-6677
Jo-anne Copeland | Realtor® | Advisor
Jo-anne.copeland@evrealestate.com 905-301-6677
$1,399,900- 1299 Hammond St, Burlington. Located In South Burlington, this beautiful 2 Storey home offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, and a backyard oasis! With 3780 Sq Ft of total liveable space seperate living room and dining room, this open-concept home sold within a day.
$1,399,900- 1299 Hammond St, Burlington. Located In South Burlington, this beautiful 2 Storey home offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, and a backyard oasis! With 3780 Sq Ft of total liveable space seperate living room and dining room, this open-concept home sold within a day. Congratulations to the sellers & buyers!
Located In South Burlington, this beautiful 2 Storey home offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, and a backyard oasis! With 3780 Sq Ft of total liveable space seperate living room and dining room, this open-concept home sold within a day. Congratulations to the sellers & buyers!
Tanya Castrichini | Realtor® | Advisor
Tanya Castrichini | Realtor® | Advisor
Congratulations to the sellers & buyers!
Tanya.Castrichini@evrealestate.com 416-317-1358
Tanya.Castrichini@evrealestate.com 416-317-1358
Tanya Castrichini | Realtor® | Advisor
Tanya.Castrichini@evrealestate.com 416-317-1358
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