The Mogo Blog

Ah, the question of the down payment; a tale as old as (capitalist) time. If you want to buy a house, you've probably already got started on amassing your very own down payment. But how much do you really need to save? And why does it matter so much?

It's never too early to start thinking about your will. Wills are serious business. We get why so many people delay creating a will; it seems expensive, and morbid, and boring, so why rush things?

How do credit checks work? We’ll tell ya. Do credit checks affect your credit score? They can—so it’s important to know the ins and outs of credit checks. Find out everything you need to know in this handy guide.

Sounds spooky. Trading halts aren't all that exceptional, and they usually occur with very good reason. Let us explain.

Cool your jets, friends. As we make our way back into the bright new post-pandemic world, how should we prepare our finances? what COVID-era financial lessons should we keep with us? And what does this return to normal really mean for our spending habits?