Debt is one of the most stressful aspects of modern life. In many cases it is not something you chose, or simply the result of a bad decision. It may have been unavoidable. No matter what the cause or the outside circumstances that lead to it, debt is very stressful. There comes a point where […]
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3 Common Debt Problems
Debt is a problem facing many Canadians. Debt problems can have many root causes and no two people have the exact same situations. However, there are many broad areas that are common causes of debt problems. If you’re having issues with debt it is important to address the root causes of the situation before trying […]
5 Ways To Reduce Credit Card Debt
According to a recent credit report issued by Equifax Canada, consumer debt in Canada stood at $1.529 trillion as at the end of 2014, a rise of 7.7% from $1.42 trillion in 2013. This consumer debt was primarily acquired through credit cards. The numbers when it comes to credit card debt in Canada are a cautionary tale. […]
Easy Ways to Save Money on Everyday Expenses
Sometimes you just need to find a little extra money in your budget. Maybe you want to pay off debt, establish an emergency fund, or just purchase a special gift. Don’t worry! There are plenty of easy ways to save money on everyday expenses in almost every area of your life. Adding just a couple […]
Talk About Money – It Just Makes Cent$: Talking Intimately
BY: JENNIFER CLEATOR Money or rather the perception of money is symbolic. It represents how we perceive our place in our world, our sense of self-worth, and feeling of accomplishment (or not). It is a ruler against which we measure our success or failure against those around us. We size people up based on their […]
How To Talk To Your Kids About Money
BY: TERESA CHIASSON Why parents should talk to their kids about money: Kids hear about money in many different ways: TV, school, friends, parents and social media. Kids need to know how to deal with our changing economy, recession, job loss, and financial security. They also need to know how to budget and stretch a […]
Before You Marry – Talk About Money – It Just Makes Sense!
BY: TAMARA KELLY When talking to marriage counsellors about the effects of finances in a marriage, what they have said is if finances are not the identified number one reason why people break up, it is in the top three. Finances are such an integral part of a relationship, it effects your future plans and […]
Talk About Money – It Just Makes Cent$
BY: SCOTT PURDIE Financial Literacy Month in Canada is celebrated every November. The purpose is to bring about awareness to consumers about the basics of personal finance covering topics such as budgeting, money management, building credit, how consumer credit works, banking, mortgages and loans, establishing personal savings, etc. Society has become more complex and for […]
10 Budgeting Tips That Really Work!
A journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step, and the journey to financial freedom is no different. It begins with the first step of planning how to use what you have to make the steps towards being financially secure. The following budgeting tips will help you to do just that: 1. Know how much […]
5 Things You Need To know About Debt Settlement Services
When faced with debts that have become overwhelming, it is easy to be misled in the eagerness to find a way out of the predicament. The promises of unscrupulous companies sound like a lifeline but they are not. Here are five things about debt settlement services that you should understand before engaging them; 1. Creditors […]
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