Mortgage – The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth

29. Top 10 Frequently Asked Financial Questions

By theridelifeworkandwealth | June 30, 2021

If you have a personal finance question on your mind, chances are, you’re not alone.

In this episode, discover the 10 most frequently asked finance questions financial advisors like Kris Dureau receive from clients.

From questions about the financial markets to queries about retirement, investing, and insurance, Kris breaks down these questions and shares his valuable insight and easy-to-follow answers for each.

Kris discusses:

The difference between RRSP and TFSA accounts
Must-know considerations around investment fee deductions
Why you shouldn’t name underage children as secondary beneficiaries
Why bond prices and interest rates tend to go in opposite directions
How to determine the right time to retire
And more!

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27. Manulife One: More Than Just a Conventional Mortgage With Wade Arseneault

By theridelifeworkandwealth | June 2, 2021

Imagine being able to combine your mortgage, bank accounts, short-term savings, debt, and income all into one banking product.

This is exactly what Manulife One allows you to do.

In this episode, Manulife Financial’s mortgage specialist, Wade Arseneault, joins Kris Dureau to explain just how Manulife One does this, and how they set themselves apart from conventional mortgage alternatives by providing an all-in-one product.

Wade discusses:

Manulife One as flexible, debt-free, and one-umbrella product
Who can benefit from this mortgage solution
A client success story
Interest rates differences between a fixed and a Manulife One mortgage
How Manulife’s mortgage changes as you and your lifestyle changes
And more

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About Our Guest:

Wade Arseneault is a mortgage specialist at Manulife Bank & Trust, specializing in the Manulife One product and mortgages. His specialties include but are not limited to transaction banking, internet banking, mortgage, banking, deposit accounts, client/advisor relationship management, and more. Along with providing direction, knowledge, and coaching, Wade is all about offering unique financial solutions for clients of all ages.

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Episode 17 – Is Now the Time to Refinance or Buy a Second Property? – With Derek Gold

By theridelifeworkandwealth | November 4, 2020

COVID-19 is just one of the many reasons why interest rates are at historically low rates.

With rates so low, should you be considering refinancing your home or purchasing a second property?

In this episode, Kris Dureau welcomes Mortgage Scout’s Derek Gold to discuss this and more. Together, they explore the current interest rate environment and answer questions you might have about refinancing and buying a second property.

In this episode, you will learn: