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...
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...
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...
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...
Any parent knows that once school is out, the kids are itching for some fun outside of the classroom. For many, this means summer camps or family vacations, but if you are drowning in debt, the thought of shelling out all that extra dough just...
Sara Mitchell, financial and debt expert at DebtCare Canada, was interviewed on CFRB 1010 by Ontario’s PC leader Tim Hudak about the implication of debt on Canadian families and solutions for overcoming it. If you are in a financial...
Last week we celebrated Canada Day and that means that half of 2014 is officially over. Just like New Year’s Day, this holiday often leads people to think back on the past 6 months – have you evaluated your current debt load? Well, if you...
A bankruptcy trustee is a court appointed officer. Their job is to administer bankruptcies and consumer proposals in Canada – and they do this by representing both you and your creditors. This means that they are expected to get as much as...
Anyone who is self-employed knows the many challenges that come with owning a business – and one of the greatest is dealing with the many complexities that come with the intricate tax process in Canada. Because of these complexities, many...
Many of us have been there – finances are tight, and even making the minimum payments on your credit products has become difficult. Maybe you are opting to make payments on one card each month, or are continually increasing your available...
In Canada, divorce is one of the biggest causes of debt, and debt is one of the biggest causes of divorce. No matter how you look at it, financial strain wreaks havoc on your life in a number of different ways. When you separate, and go from a...
We have all heard the commercials on the radio and television talking about debt consolidations and credit counselling. When you have a debt that is becoming increasingly difficult to pay, these may seem incredibly enticing – but it can be...