House & home

Jack and Lisa’s story: paving the way to a consumer refund

When a paving company requested a $650 deposit, Jack Lisa happily wrote the cheque, thinking that they’ll have a new driveway soon. Read their story to find out what they did when the installation process never happened.

What would you do? A guide to being a savvy consumer: home-repair

Scenario: While outside, a salesperson approaches and tells you that your roof needs urgent repairs. They’ll give you a “neighbour discount” but asking for a $3,000 deposit. What would you do?

Top 3 tips if you are getting a mortgage

For many people, buying a house is the biggest financial transaction they’ll ever make. One integral part of house hunting is getting financially approved before you start looking. Here are some tips if you’re getting a mortgage.