by Joseph Francis | Apr 1, 2019 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Buying a Home, CMHC, Credit, Credit Card Debt, Credit Cards, Dave Ramsey, Debt, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, First Time Home Buyer, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Home Buyer's Plan, Home Ownership, Investing, Investment Strategy, Investments, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Loan Insurance, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Monday, April 1, 2019 12 Tips for First Time Home Buyers Welcome to April folks. Birds are chirping, the snow is brown, and realtors are licking their lips. It is officially home buying season here in Canada. It is the time of year where moves are made as everyone... 
by Joseph Francis | Jun 13, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Buying a Home, Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation, CMHC, Debt, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Home Buyer's Plan, Home Ownership, Insurance, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Loan Insurance, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, TFSA, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 The Ultimate Homebuyer’s Guide The weather has hit that summer feel and that means 2 things: Construction Season and Home Buying Season. While there is nothing we can do about construction, we can be ready for buying a home. Whether you are a... 
by Joseph Francis | Mar 19, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation, CMHC, Debt, Emergency Funds, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Home Buyer's Plan, Home Ownership, Investing, Investments, Joseph James Francis, Money, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Loan Insurance, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Planning
Monday, March 18, 2018 What Type of Mortgage is Right for You? We begin Mortgage Week at Budget Boss with a look at the different types of mortgages. Buying a home is the ultimate dream for most Canadians. The truth is, owning a home is a valuable part of any solid... 
by Joseph Francis | Feb 7, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Buying a Home, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independece, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Home Buyer's Plan, Home Ownership, Investing, Investment Strategy, Investments, Joseph James Francis, Money, Mortgage Planning, Mortgages, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, RRSP, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Planning
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 The Home Buyer’s and Lifelong Learning Plans One of the constant complaints I hear from people about their RRSP’s is that they must pay tax when they withdraw money. I always remind them that they never paid tax on that money to begin with... 
by Joseph Francis | Sep 11, 2017 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Fiduciary, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Independece, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Joseph James Francis, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages
Monday, September 11, 2017 Mortgage 101 There are all sorts of emotions when you buy a home. Most people feel the excitement and joy of a new start in a place of their own. They often feel the fear and intimidation of having such a financial burden heaped onto them as... 