Consumer debt has been increasing over time in Canada. Even in 2020, due to a very resilient housing market and applications for new auto loans, total consumer debt went up by 3.8% to $2.041 trillion in the third quarter of the year! Equifax...
Happy New Year! A new year is a new start. If you’ve faced some financial challenges last year, now is a good time to take some steps to rebuild your credit score and manage your debt. A series of small changes are all you need to bring your...
You may be thinking of refinancing your mortgage given that the interest rates are unprecedentedly low. Refinancing your mortgage can help you preserve your credit score by using the equity in your home to consolidate high interest debt. This...
If you’re thinking of switching careers … you’re not alone. A survey commissioned by Amazon, and published on the CNN website, shares that 61% of job seekers surveyed are looking for a job in a new industry because of the pandemic. COVID-19...
It is not uncommon to find out that your client is facing financial troubles – particularly during the time of a global pandemic. In fact, many independent professionals and tax specialists including personal tax accountants, tax preparers...
There is no denying that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) helped many Canadians – over 8.5 million individuals to be specific. To get the money into the hands of the Canadians who needed it, the government processed applications as...
As the economy is beginning to show signs of recovery and the physical distancing rules are being eased, various benefits and deferrals mandated by the government are also ending. With the buffer being removed, it is crucial for you to...
Mortgage refinancing is a popular way to get out of debt, but is it the right option for you? During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you may be looking for ways to reduce your debt load. If you own a home, you can use available equity to pay...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians have lost their jobs or are receiving reduced income. But while incomes have declined, debt payments haven’t necessarily done the same. Some lenders offered loan deferrals, but it’s important to...
Are you struggling with consumer debt? If so, you’re not alone. According to BNN Bloomberg, the average Canadian household owes $1.76 for $1 of annual disposable income. The same household devotes $0.15 of every disposable dollar to making...
When you’re in financial trouble, you want to get out of debt quickly. But finding out how to pay off debt fast can depend on many factors: The amount of debt. If you are carrying a lot of debt, the time to pay it off in full may be longer...
Having financial troubles can be stressful no matter where you are in life – but it’s doubly so if you own a house. There’s a common fear that financial restructuring will mean losing your home. Fortunately, there are ways to protect against...
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