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← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.

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Did you know?

According to the US Census Bureau, between 2002 and 2023, the national homeownership rate was at its lowest in 2016 when it fell to 62.9%, but it has now risen to 65.7% in Q4 of 2023.

Here’s How US Homeownership Rates Have Changed as Home Prices Increased →

Word of the week

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)

A house loan with a variable interest rate is referred to as an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). The starting interest rate on an ARM is set for a specific amount of time. Subsequently, the interest rate charged on the remaining amount is frequently adjusted, perhaps once a year or even once a month.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM): What It Is and Different Types →

Budgeting

Summer is expensive for families. With the kids home from school, your grocery bills will undoubtedly go up. If you pay for daycare or summer camp, that can also eat a big chunk out of your household budget.

50 Best Summer Budgeting Tips for Families By Dawn Allcot →

Quote of the week

"We must consult our means rather than our wishes."

- George Washington

Infographic of the week

How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a House in Each Major Canadian City in 2024

According to the CREA, the national average home price reached $698,530 in March 2024, a 2 per cent increase year over year.

How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a House in Each Major Canadian City in 2024 The Cost of Canadian Home Ownership in 2024 →

Investing

5 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate By Andrew Beattie

1. Rental Properties 2. Real Estate Investment Groups 3. House Flipping 4. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 5. Online Real Estate Platforms

Here's how—from buying rental property to REITs and more →

Serious stuff

From the best ways to budget to how to boost your earning potential like a pro, these nuggets of financial wisdom are as fresh as the day they were published.

50 Personal Finance Tips That Will Change the Way You Think About Money by Alden Wicker →

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