It’s been 2019 for more than a month — so why are we writing about New Year’s resolutions in February? Did you know that only 8% of people actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions — and 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of...
Make a Personal Finance Plan for Higher Interest Rates, Mortgages, Line of Credit Payments, and More The new year is upon us. Do you have a personal finance plan for 2019? The Canadian economy is changing. We have already seen the effects of...
Back-to-school shopping in Canada can quickly get expensive. According to an Angus Reid poll of 1,500 people, in 2017 Canadians expected to spend $883 per family on back-to-school supplies and fashion — $325 more than they spent on...
Many Canadians start a new year with a resolution to get their finances in order. Creating and maintaining a budget is a great place to start. This week, we’ve got the 2017 budgeting tips that will help you build a plan and stick to it. 2017...
So many of us are guilty of overspending during the holidays; the gifts, the outfits, the events, the food. All of this spending can quickly spiral out of control, turning what should be a joyous season into a stressful one. This is especially...
Summer is here, the kids are out of school and you have the next 3 months to look forward to “mom, do you have $20 so I can go to the movies?” Summer, more so than any other holiday, can be one of the most expensive seasons of the year. This...
If you have financial problems and have thought about consulting a trustee in bankruptcy, you may be curious about the role that they play in helping you deal with your financial problems, and may be asking yourself “what does a trustee do...
This is the fourth blog in a 4 part blog series about how to rebuild your credit. When you accumulate too much debt or have too many credit products, this can harm your credit. Credit card companies are aggressive, using marketing points...
When making a big ticket purchase like a vehicle, you do your research right? You check the history of the vehicle, ensure it has not been in accidents, learn about the ownership, check the maintenance record for the vehicle and more. Your...
The first step to building a positive financial future is to have a budget and to understand your debt service ratios. What is a debt service ratio? There are actually two kinds of debt service ratio. A debt service ratio is a measurement used...
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