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Reader Question: How Much Money Do I Need To Buy My First Home?

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Thank you for asking such an important question Alicia. The TD Canada Trust recommends two calculations that can help you to assess exactly what you can afford to buy: The Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio – This approach looks at the cost of your house purchases, including mortgage payments, taxes and heating costs.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Smart Family Finance : Crash Course in UCC Check Indorsement Rules for Newlyweds and Why You Should Never Use “And” or “&” When Writing Checks to Newlyweds – Newlyweds face unique complications in cashing wedding checks thanks to the ambiguity of name changes. Thanks for hosting!