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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
To have and to hold… your property
Feb 14th, 2019 | FCT
Maybe you and your significant other just hit the milestone of buying your own place, or maybe you’ve owned your joint home together for years and are considering passing it down to…
How can you build a home if you don’t have access to the land?
Jan 31st, 2019 | FCT
Monica and John* purchased a vacant triangular-shaped lot to build a new home on. The only access to the lot was from one corner fronting onto the road. Attached to the offer…
How to stick to your financial goals in 2019
Jan 3rd, 2019 | FCT
Ringing in a new year always comes with the promise of change. Many of us set goals, create New Year’s resolutions, and make plans for what is to come. One of the…
How to winterize your home
Dec 6th, 2018 | FCT
Although the official first day of winter has not yet arrived, it’s undisputable, the cold weather is here. So we thought we’d share our tips to help you stay warm and save…
How newcomers can build their credit history in Canada
Nov 22nd, 2018 | FCT
As a newcomer to Canada, one of the biggest challenges you face is settling down in a new country. This can be especially difficult when the tools you need are not easily…
Teach your kids how to save money with these simple tips
Nov 8th, 2018 | FCT
When your kids start college or university, every lending institution wants to give them a credit card. If they haven’t developed good spending and saving habits by then, they may get into…
Six things that will kill your credit score
Nov 1st, 2018 | FCT
November is financial literacy month and what better way to start it off than by talking credit scores! It affects your ability to get a credit card, finance a car and even…
Seven signs that you may be looking at a phishing email
Oct 25th, 2018 | FCT
We all get tons of emails every day. It starts out with visiting a new website—you subscribe to their email list to receive the latest content or discounts, and the cycle repeats…
How to make sure your information is safe when you shop online
Oct 11th, 2018 | FCT
Last week, we talked about common cyber threats. By simply being online, you’re exposed to these threats; imagine the risks when you shop online with your credit card too! Here are some…
The most common cyber threats you should watch out for
Oct 4th, 2018 | FCT
The internet plays a big role in our everyday lives. We’re able to get our daily news online, do our banking, and communicate with each other, all with a click of a…
