by harmerwealth | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recently, I had a conversation with clients who were preparing for retirement. We talked about their future plans and explored different strategies for using their real estate to create financial freedom. One of the main topics was whether they should sell their home...
by harmerwealth | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Canada’s inflation rate recently dropped to 2%, hitting the Bank of Canada’s long-sought target range of 2-2.5%. This is significant news for the Canadian economy, and even more so for individuals like you who are navigating their personal finances. But what...
by harmerwealth | Feb 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a world where financial security is paramount, especially for those approaching retirement, the sustainability of pension funds is a topic that increasingly occupies the minds of many. With the complexities of the financial markets and the demographic shifts of an...
by harmerwealth | Jul 18, 2023 | Debt, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Uncategorized
In a refreshing turn of events for Canadians, the inflation rate has dipped to 2.8% in June, according to the latest consumer price index report from Statistics Canada. This is the first time in over two years that the rate has fallen within the Bank of Canada’s...
by harmerwealth | Apr 28, 2023 | Debt, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Recent economic data from Canada indicates a slower growth rate in February and an anticipated contraction in March, coupled with a deceleration in inflation. This suggests that the Canadian central bank’s plans to keep interest rates on pause are well-founded....
by harmerwealth | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Although it didn’t grab headlines, Chair Powell’s announcement last week essentially introduced an informal US dollar central bank digital currency (CBDC) by assuring the safety of depositors’ savings. While he didn’t explicitly mention CBDCs,...
