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Back to School Debt Series: Global News Talks Paying off Student Loans

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca September 23, 2014 No Comments

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 at the end of the road to educational betterment is often coupled with bills that can have a major impact on a person’s financial future. As

Back to School Debt Series: Keeping Your Student Debt Down

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca September 16, 2014 No Comments

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 freshly-made beds. Whether this is your first year of post-secondary education or you are a tried and true vet, use this second blog to help

Back to School Debt Series: Money Saving Tips for Parents on a Budget

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca September 9, 2014 No Comments

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 get out of debt or looking for debt relief. So, to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 money saving tips

Debt Relief: Creating a Weekly Financial Checklist

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca August 26, 2014 No Comments

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 can be done – but sometimes it starts with a little push at home. Thinking about debt relief and actually finding it are often two

Fast Cash = Big Problems: The Notorious Payday Loan

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca August 18, 2014 No Comments

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 purchase, you might want to think again. There has been a great deal in the news lately, and for good reason, regarding the actual borrowing consequences for payday loans.

Say Goodbye to Credit Card Debt

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca August 11, 2014 No Comments

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 stellar credit, and with credit limits far exceeding what is necessary, it can be really easy to get in over your head relatively quickly. And with all of

Know the Difference: Secured Versus Unsecured Debt

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca August 6, 2014 No Comments

In the world of finance, there are so many different types of debt that it can be really tough to wrap your head around those differences. Furthermore, when you find yourself struggling to make the minimum payments or trying diligently to get out of debt those subtle differences can be easy to ignore. In an effort to help you make some sense of those differences, we thought we’d take the

Globe and Mail: Why Teaching Your Teens to Stay Debt Free Matters

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca July 29, 2014 No Comments

With an often unstable job market, and huge tuition rates, it has become a trend over the last few decades for kids to rely more on their parents financially than ever before. Gone are the days of kids turning 18 and leaving the house (and your wallet debt free) for good. Longer stays at home after high school or returning to the nest after post-secondary has become more common these

Take Action to Get Out of Debt: Tips and Tricks

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca July 22, 2014 No Comments

Debt free: a highly attractive yet increasingly unattainable lifestyle for the average Canadian. No matter how you slice it, consumer debt has become a major problem for many individuals, and whether as a result of job loss, divorce, student debt, or just overzealous spending, many now find themselves trying to dig themselves out of a fair-sized financial hole that often seems more like a bottomless pit. Ok, wait. We are

DebtCare’s Karen Goldenberg Made a Member of the Order of Canada

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca July 22, 2014 No Comments

DebtCare is proud to announce that our own Karen Goldenberg, C.M., Director of Community Outreach at DebtCare Canada, has been made a Member of the Order of Canada. This prestigious award recognizes a lifetime of achievement and commitment, and Karen’s work in developing the DebtCare public education program and our community outreach initiatives has been a great source of pride for the entire DebtCare family. Congratulations Karen!

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