Debt Relief 101: Refinance Your Mortgage to Consolidate Debt

When your debt begins to climb at a rate that seems to be spiraling out of control, or if you are just tired of shelling out money without seeing totals decrease, it might be time to consider a different approach. Making minimum monthly...

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Get Out of Debt: Five Easy Steps to Get You Started

We’ve all heard that myth that dreaming about your teeth falling out means you’re worried about money – but what if Mr. Sandman leaves you checking your teeth every single morning? If money is all you can think about, it might be time to make...

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Helping Out – Finding the Right Debt Management Firm

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...

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Statistics Canada: Report on Current Canadian Consumer Debt Levels

Statistics Canada released its latest report on figures regarding personal wealth and debt levels recently, and the numbers are not as promising as some financial experts would like – in many cases they are actually worse. What are these...

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Personal Debt Management – How You Can Regain Control of Your Finances

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...

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Canadian Consumer Debt – How Do You Measure Up?

Check out this great infographic from Royal Bank regarding consumer debt in Canada. Where do you stand?                  

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New Year, New Plan – Start by Getting Out of Debt!

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...

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Be in the Know: Checking and Understanding Your Credit Score

No matter the state of your finances, understanding your credit score is a very important part of keeping financially fit. This is especially important when you are dealing with debt or attempting to rebuild credit.  Not knowing what certain...

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Debt Consolidation Through Mortgage Refinancing – The Right Choice for You?

With the consumer debt levels in Canada reaching all-time highs over the last few years, money (or perhaps a lack of money) has been a common topic of conversation. As a result, debt relief is also a common subject, and it seems that no matter...

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Prepare for the Coming Holidays with a Debt Reduction Plan that Works!

With the holidays quickly approaching, the dollar signs may quickly begin to add up – this time of year never fails to leave the wallet feeling just a tad lighter. When you are in debt, the excitement brought on by this time of year can...

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How Investment Advisors Can Better Protect Clients’ Portfolios in a Consumer Proposal

When we think about making investments there are so many products to choose from. Whole life insurance, segregated funds, TFSA’s, RIF’s, mutual funds and more… Financial and Investment advisors representing clients considering investments know...

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Beware of Imitations – Debt Consolidation Companies and You

It is very common, no matter where you go, to hear commercials or radio ads talking to you about debt. With consumer debt levels as high as they are in Canada, it comes as no surprise that many Canadians are looking for a way to help ease...

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