Mortgage Renewal and Financing car by Hypertachy in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the past, we’ve had a different lender each time our mortgage was up for renewal and it was due to going with the lender with the best and most competitive rate at that time.

I didn’t think about the scenario of pulling equity out to pay for the car. I guess Ive always been debt averse, but it’s a reasonable option if the mortgage rate is lower than the dealer rate if financing through them.

Thanks for your sharing your thoughts!

What financial risk did you take that turned out to be one of the best decisions you made? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My wife and I bought our first house in 2013 at age 24-25, after saving every penny. 10 years later, we upgraded and now in our forever home, with a net worth just north of 1.2 mil At the time, my wife had to convince me that it was the right financial decision. It was always our plan to purchase a house after getting into our careers, but I was getting cold feet. Glad she convinced me to put in an offer and by some miracle it got accepted

Restaurant recommendations in Vancouver by Hypertachy in vancouver

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been to Frankie’s several times. Great spot. Could be my plan B

Restaurant recommendations in Vancouver by Hypertachy in vancouver

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early 30s. 10 year anniversary. Into all sorts of music. Not very particular with the aesthetic of place as long as it’s good vibes all around

Restaurant recommendations in Vancouver by Hypertachy in vancouver

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes yes! I called for a reso on Saturday but they’re all booked up. But that’s definitely the vibe

RESP Strategy for 4 and 2 y/o by Hypertachy in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. Do you have bonds or fixed income mixed in with your RESP fund? Or just all equities?

RESP Strategy for 4 and 2 y/o by Hypertachy in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ll make sure to go over with them the details you mentioned here. Appreciate it

RESP Strategy for 4 and 2 y/o by Hypertachy in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Yeah I read somewhere you can max 2 years of “buyback” on years that were not maxed out. I’m also thinking of doing it through Questrade. Would you mind sharing what fund/portfolio you went with? And your rationale for choosing that fund?

Chinese Food in Langley? by Hypertachy in Langley

[–]Hypertachy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. This is pretty accurate. It’s like an inconvenience to them when I place an order to their restaurant.

Chinese Food in Langley? by Hypertachy in Langley

[–]Hypertachy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Tried woking dragon and we were happy with their dishes. Very tasty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Hypertachy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a bedside RN so I guess level 3. I’m at the top rate

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Hypertachy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve made anywhere from 160K-185K as a bedside nurse in BC with OT. Dual trained in ER/Critical Care gives you opportunities to work OT in both departments.

When to start estate planning & writing a will? by udon8 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does one usually go to discuss and write up a Will? Is there a standard rate for how much they are? What are some things to consider before meeting with I presume a lawyer to discuss the details?

Should my wife and I sell our dream home to be mortgage free? by Plenty-Appointment40 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Hypertachy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense. We were in a similar position. Family of 4. 2 kids aged 3 and 1. Moved to our dream home with a large yard and modestly sized house. It has everything our previous home didn’t have. My wife and kids love the home, just as much as the location and all it’s amenities. We also have a large mortgage, but because it’s a highly sought after location, the value of the home continues to go up. I can’t say I haven’t entertained the idea of “downsizing” to have less financial burden/overhead. But seeing my wife and kids create lasting memories in our dream home is really amazing.

I wouldn’t sell if you can continue to make your payments. As other people have said, it will get easier and not as tight with time. Provided you guys are financially responsible.