Consumer proposal vs. bankruptcy — what’s the difference? At first glance, they can appear similar. Both clear your debt, stop collection action, and can harm your credit. But when we get into the nitty-gritty, there are several big things...
If you own a home and struggle with debt, you may have considered mortgage refinancing. As we’ve written before, if mortgage refinancing is on your mind, you may want to start the process now, before Canadian interest rates increase any...
Most years, July 11 is just another day. But in 2018 it could mean a change to the Canadian interest rate. The Bank of Canada has scheduled its next interest rate announcement for July 11, 2018. This is when they will publicly say if interest...
What is the best way to get out of debt fast? Unfortunately, when it comes to debt there is rarely an easy way out. You likely didn’t get into debt overnight, so it’s going to take some time to regain your financial freedom. But there are...
Many Canadians are struggling with debt and with the Bank of Canada interest rates increasing that struggle may become even worse as time goes on. However, there are options available for debt consolidation — particularly if you own your own...
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...
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...
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...
Getting into debt is often very easy, and when that debt gets out of control it can be much harder to get out. The consequences of debt, especially when those debt responsibilities are not being met, can be devastating. Getting financing for a...
When you are in debt, the personal issues that all too often accompany it can be overwhelming, and sometimes the task of ridding yourself of this financial burden can feel insurmountable. Knowing where to turn for advice or assistance can be...