by Joseph Francis | Sep 9, 2019 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Debt, Emergency Funds, 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, Joseph James Francis, Long Term Investing, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Mortgage Planning, Mortgages, Net Worth, Retirement, Retirement Planning, RRSP, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Monday, September 9, 2019 How to Retire Relevant Step 3: Housing The majority of people in our society have the goal of retiring early or at least comfortably. One key factor in that goal is housing. We all need a place to live in and throughout our lives, housing is... 
by Joseph Francis | Apr 15, 2019 | 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, First Time Home Buyer, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Home Buyer's Plan, Home Ownership, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Money Momma, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Loan Insurance, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wasteful Spending, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Monday, April 15, 2019 The Dangers of Overextending Yourself When Buying a Home In Southern Ontario, we have seen the explosion of the values of homes. From Toronto to my town, London Ontario, it is apparent that the cost of a family home had reached its all-time... 
by Joseph Francis | Mar 18, 2019 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Credit, Credit Card Debt, Credit Cards, Debt, Debt Consolidation, Emergency Funds, Emergency Savings, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented Planning, Insurability, Insurance, Investing, Investment Strategy, Investments, Joseph James Francis, Money, Money Coach, Money Mentor, Mortgage Planning, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Saving Money, Wasteful Spending, Wealth, Wealth Building, Wealth Mindset, Wealth Planning
Monday, March 18, 2019 10 Terrible Pieces of Financial Advice I recently posted a question to my followers and asked them to name the worst financial advice they ever received. It was like a tornado of responses over the next few days. Over 1,000 people gave an answer... 
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 | Apr 23, 2018 | Budget Boss, Budgeting, Budgets, Debt, Fiduciary, Finances, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Empowerment, Financial Goals, Financial Health, Financial Independence, Financial Plan, Financial Planner, Home Ownership, Investing, Joseph James Francis, Long Term Investing, Mortgage Planning, Mortgages, Saving, Saving for a Down Payment, Saving Money, Wasteful Spending
Monday, April 23, 2018 Why Should I Use a Real Estate Agent? We live in a “DIY” world, where the do it yourself-er is seen as keen and courageous. While I am not a handyman, I do marvel at those who can take apart a car engine and put it back together. Saving money on... 