During the pandemic, record-low interest rates meant cheap mortgages. These days? Rates are higher. And worries about where they’re headed next mean tough decisions for homeowners. We hear from a Toronto-based millennial about how she’ll manage her finances when her mortgage rate potentially doubles in the new year. Then, Rob speaks with Victor Tran, a licen ... Show More
Today
Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gambling
<p>Over the last four years, legalized sports betting has become a massive industry in Canada. In Ontario alone, people placed bets worth a total of around $11-billion in 2024. It’s simple to do: Open an app, bet a few bucks and watch the scoreboard. At the same time, trading ap ... Show More
24m 4s
Nov 19
You’ve just been let go. Now what?
<p>Job cuts are a growing reality. In the past month, Amazon, Canada Post, Stellantis, General Motors, and Imperial Oil have been among the companies that have let plenty of employees go. Getting fired can come as a shock. And it can leave people financially strapped as they try ... Show More
26m 23s
Oct 2024
Bringing Aging Parents Back Home
<p>On today’s show we are talking about solving the needs of aging population. </p>
<p>As parents age, some families resort to independent living, maybe assisted living, professionally managed institutions. These are quite expensive and not everyone can afford this. In fact, ther ... Show More
5 m
Jan 2024
879: How to Buy a House in 2024
You asked, and we answered. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to buy a house in 2024. Whether you’re looking for a first primary residence, rental property, house hack, or short-term rental, these are the EXACT steps you’ll have to follow to buy a house. But before you can eve ... Show More
40m 12s
Feb 2025
How I Turned $9,000 into My Dream Home By "Level-Up" Investing
Can you afford your “dream house” right now? The one with the pool and the ocean views, space for the kids to run around, and a huge pantry. The secret nobody will tell you: you CAN afford your dream house right now—or at least you can afford the investment that will get you ther ... Show More
36m 12s
Nov 2024
Why You Shouldn't Buy A House With Someone Before Getting Married
Your home should be a blessing, not a burden—but unfortunately, some people learn that the hard way. Get the answers you need with Real Estate The Ramsey Way, and learn what to avoid and how to do real estate the right way.
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11m 1s
Dec 2024
How She Made $600K By House Hacking With Athena Brownson (Ep 499)
Athena's mentor shared a straightforward strategy for building wealth.
His advice was to buy a house and rent out rooms. After two years, buy a new property while keeping the old property, and do it again.
Athena wasn't earning much money when she bought her first property, but s ... Show More
20m 52s
Jan 2025
A Young Real Estate Agent
Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. "Why don't you come to work with me today," said Dad, who was a real estate agent. "I've got a couple house tours."That morning, the ... Show More