When to swap mortgage for a line of credit and investing
The piece weighs whether replacing a mortgage with a line of credit makes sense. It highlights that secured LOCs run near prime 4.25 percent with 75 percent to 90 percent loan-to-value, and notes tax deductibility only if funds are used for income producing investments. It advises using a VRM for non investing needs and favors variable mortgages for most borrowers.
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Chuck
Fredericton
Dan
Toronto
Fotheringham's World: Saskatchewan hosts Midwestern session
A colorful report on Saskatchewan’s 60th annual Midwestern Legislative Conference gathering in Regina. It notes the presence of American and Canadian delegates, humorous quips about US perceptions, and remarks by Pamela Wallin about Canada US relations including medicare, religion, trade, and cultural notes.
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Council of Stat
United
Midwest
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Dakota
Minnesota
Canada
Alabama
Mississippi
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Lee Schoenbeck
South Dakota
Washington
Rotary
Colin Robertson
Frank McKenna
United States
New York
California
Ottawa
John Manley
Allan Rock
Brian Tobin
Bob Rae
Michael Ignatieff
Pamela Wallin
Wadena
Sask
Floral
Gordie Howe
Morton K
Wallin
Parliament Hill
M.c
Manhattan
Tommy Douglas
North America
Alberta
U.S
Atlanta
Georgia
France
Pierre Berton
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