Back to School Debt Series: Global News Talks Paying off Student Loans
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 […]
Back to School Debt Series: Keeping Your Student Debt Down
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 […]
Back to School Debt Series: Money Saving Tips for Parents on a Budget
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, […]
Debt Relief: Creating a Weekly Financial Checklist
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 […]
Fast Cash = Big Problems: The Notorious Payday Loan
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 […]
Say Goodbye to Credit Card Debt
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 […]
Know the Difference: Secured Versus Unsecured Debt
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 […]
Globe and Mail: Why Teaching Your Teens to Stay Debt Free Matters
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 […]
Take Action to Get Out of Debt: Tips and Tricks
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 […]
DebtCare’s Karen Goldenberg Made a Member of the Order of Canada
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 […]