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The Fed Decides Wednesday — Here's What It Means for Your Mortgage, the Loonie, and Your RRSP

  Monday, July 27, 2026 The U.S. Federal Reserve hands down its rate decision at 2 p.m. ET on July 29. For most Canadians it will feel like background noise. It isn't — here's the plain-language version of why it touches your mortgage, your cross-border spending, and whatever's sitting in your RRSP. The short version: Markets are pricing roughly a two-in-three chance the Fed holds its rate at 3.50%–3.75% on Wednesday. That's not the story. The story is that this is one of the least certain "sure thing" holds in years — and Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET could matter more than the decision itself. Why this meeting is different The Fed has held its benchmark rate steady at 3.50%–3.75% through every meeting so far in 2026. On paper, Wednesday should be more of the same. Under the hood, it's messier. Persistent inflation, running well above the Fed's 2% target for a fifth straight year, has kept a rate hike on the table. The oil-...
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5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free in 2024

 

A cluttered home can be overwhelming and stressful. Here are five simple tips to help you keep your home organized and clutter-free in 2024:

  1. Declutter regularly: Make it a habit to declutter your home regularly. Go through your belongings and get rid of anything that you no longer need or use. This will help you keep your home organized and free of clutter.

  2. Create a designated space for everything: Everything in your home should have a designated space. This will help you keep your home organized and make it easier to find things when you need them.

  3. Use storage solutions: Use storage solutions such as baskets, bins, and shelves to help you keep your home organized. These solutions can help you maximize your space and keep your home clutter-free.

  4. Avoid impulse buying: Avoid buying things that you don’t need or won’t use. This will help you keep your home clutter-free and save you money in the long run.

  5. Get the whole family involved: Keeping your home clutter-free is a team effort. Get the whole family involved in decluttering and organizing your home. This will help you stay motivated and make the process more fun.

I hope these tips help you keep your home clutter-free in 2024! 

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