In this day and age your credit report really matters! Where in the past, generally speaking, only lenders would ask to see your credit, now employers, insurance companies, even gyms ask to see your credit report before extending...
No matter how you slice it, debt is a scary thing, especially when those phone calls start coming in from creditors threatening to take action in order to obtain what they are owed. In the spirit of the season, we thought we’d share some truly...
With Canadian consumer debt levels continuing to climb, year after year, it is no surprise that many Canadians are turning to alternative repayment methods in an effort to get out of debt. However, some organizations have taken advantage of...
Debt: that one little word that elicits a number of intense feelings, usually all of which are negative. Debt is a fact of life, and unless you have been incredibly financially savvy and have managed to curb any spending that is outside your...
No matter your situation, debt is likely something that you tackle on a regular basis. This may mean paying bills on time or, if the situation is a little more precarious, deciding which bills you are able to pay on time and which ones can...
So far this month as part of our back to school debt series we’ve offered advice to parents of school-aged children and young adults heading to university and college – but what about parents (or even grandparents) of little ones looking...
With the back to school season in full swing, it is easy to forget what lies at the end of the tunnel in the midst of all of the excitement and anticipation, especially for those individuals taking on a post-secondary education. But what comes...
Last week we started our back to school debt blog series with a blog for parents with some money saving tips for back to school. This week, we thought we’d help out those students who no longer rely on their parents for school lunches or...
This time of year often ranks up there with Christmas as far as outright spending, and for many parents, the back to school season can take a major toll of the current standing of your bank account. This is especially true for those trying to...
We can all use a little help sometimes, and when it comes to financial planning, some of us are more likely than others to need that helping hand. If you are struggling with debt and need some debt relief, there are countless ways that this...
It seems as though payday loans are becoming alarmingly more prevalent for many individuals looking for a quick financial fix. But borrower beware: if you are considering a payday loan to help with some upcoming bills, or to make a big-budget...
With Canada’s consumer debt continuing to rise, although at a slower rate, it is no surprise when individuals come to us looking for credit card debt relief. The ease with which credit card companies extend credit, even to those with less than...