Tax time is just around the corner, and for many Canadians this is just another item on the to-do list that takes a bit of time. For others however, tax time can be incredibly stressful, especially if you owe, or are going to owe, money. Once...
Hey parents: March Break is right around the corner, and for many Canadians with kids this can mean a week filled with activity and outings. And these outings can often become huge expenditures. When you are already in credit card debt up to...
Debt, for many Canadians, is an everyday issue. But it isn’t only debt that can be problematic – even when you get rid of your debt! If debt has caused your credit score to plummet it might be time to think about getting it back in...
When your debt begins to climb at a rate that seems to be spiraling out of control, or if you are just tired of shelling out money without seeing totals decrease, it might be time to consider a different approach. Making minimum monthly...
We’ve all heard that myth that dreaming about your teeth falling out means you’re worried about money – but what if Mr. Sandman leaves you checking your teeth every single morning? If money is all you can think about, it might be time to make...
No matter how you look at it, debt is never something that anyone wants to deal with – both having it and getting rid of it – but it is a reality for the majority of the population. That being said, some individuals are able to conquer their...
Statistics Canada released its latest report on figures regarding personal wealth and debt levels recently, and the numbers are not as promising as some financial experts would like – in many cases they are actually worse. What are these...
Even as the Canadian economy stabilizes, many Canadians continue to find themselves dealing with the difficulties brought on over the past few years. Debt has become, or rather continues to be, a major stressor for countless individuals...
Check out this great infographic from Royal Bank regarding consumer debt in Canada. Where do you stand?
Happy New Year Everyone! Time to get those resolutions started – and for many of us this means getting out of debt! With holiday shopping out of the way (and the subsequent credit card bills screaming at us from the mailbox), you can actually...
As a financial or investment advisor your clients look to you for protection: to protect their family in the event of a death, to protect their wealth, to protect themselves when the time comes to retire and more… You are often the first...
In the world of credit, a payday loan has become an increasingly popular form of financial funding. The ease with which they can be obtained makes them seem attractive to many who need quick cash. The ability to walk into a payday loan...