As mortgage professionals, we are sometimes asked to solve problems slightly outside the scope of our mandate. Naturally, we must take care not to position ourselves as tax experts, accountants or lawyers. Read More
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Over the years, Ross Taylor has been a stockbroker, fee-based financial planner, income tax specialist, mutual funds company executive, retail banking VP, tech company executive, and has raised capital for small to mid-size businesses. These days he is a licensed mortgage broker agent and registered credit counsellor, and still provides advice on most personal finance matters. He writes a blog at www.askross.ca
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