The holidays can be a time of family, love, and joy, but they are also often a source of major stress — financial stress to be exact. Have you considered consolidating your debt to manage that stress? More than half of Canadians say that they...
If you’ve been considering debt consolidation, you may have heard the terms “trustee in bankruptcy” and “debt counsellor.” But do you know the difference? They’re far from the same thing. Here’s what you need to know. Trustee in Bankruptcy...
In a month-and-a-half, it will officially be 2019. What will the future bring for you? If you’re anything like almost 50% of Canadian homeowners, it might bring a mortgage renewal. The Bank of Canada estimates that 47% of residential Canadian...
With rising interest rates and a changing housing market, it pays to know exactly what your home is worth. This can help you determine your equity position, weigh your financing options, and much more. Many home assessment tools cost money...
The Bank of Canada (BOC) has made another interest rate increase. As of October 24, 2018, the BOC interest rate is at 1.75% — the highest it has been since 2008. The Canadian and U.S. economies, job growth, and inflation were all taken into...
With Halloween around the corner, we’re thinking about all of the scary financial situations that Canadians might face. And one of those that tends to spook people the most is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) wage garnishment. The CRA has broad...
Refinancing your mortgage can be a great way to consolidate debt and ease your financial standing, but there is one important consideration to make: the timing. If you’re thinking of refinancing your mortgage before your five-year term comes...
Have you considered filing for bankruptcy or for a consumer proposal in Canada? If so, you’re far from the only one. Insolvency statistics show that bankruptcies and consumer proposals continue to be popular debt management options for...
An important court case involving the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) could have big benefits for consumers when it comes to sold house prices. For nearly seven years, TREB has been trying to keep sold house prices private — meaning only real...
How confident are you that you could survive another Canadian interest rate increase? If your answer is “not very” perhaps it is time to consider getting a home equity loan to pay off debt. Since July of 2017, the Bank of Canada (BOC) interest...
The Bank of Canada prime interest rate is remaining at 1.5% for September 2018. On September 5, 2018, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced its decision to keep rates the same, referencing high gas prices, uncertain trade policies, and a...
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...