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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

5 Factors to Consider before Investing in RRSPs over TFSAs

The decision on whether to invest in RRSPs or TFSAs can be a tricky proposition. Most people don’t have enough money to maximize both...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Understanding CMHC Insurance for Multi-Residential Properties

The down payment requirement on multi-residential properties (5 units or more) is typically 25-30% of the appraised value. One method to...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

5 Ways to Improve Relationships in Life and Business

The need to belong and feel connected to others is one of the deepest human needs. In healthy relationships both parties feel...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Self-Talk like a Champion

Your self-dialogue can have a direct impact on your perception of the world. When you have a “set-back” in your life do you see the...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Is an Expense Ratio of 1% really 1%? What you need to know about Mutual Fund Fees.

The Management Expense Ratio (MER) on Mutual Funds is often misunderstood and its financial impact underestimated. It includes...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Developing a Personal Mission Statement

Developing a personal mission statement is a way to focus yourself on the character you want to be, and what you want to achieve. It...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Foreclosure Investing – Not as Profitable as You May Think

A foreclosure is when a bank or lender gains ownership or control of the right to sell a property in order to pay off the mortgage as...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Is Buying a Home a Good Investment? Here is the Mathematical Proof.

This is not to bash home ownership. Relative to renting it’s often a better long term option and there is also an emotional component to...

Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA

Demystifying Interest Rates – 4 Fundamental Concepts

Understanding interest rates is a fundamental part of personal finance whether you’re getting a loan or investing. Below are four key...