CBC News Report: Payday Loan Interest
As a debt solutions organization, we often have clients come in and talk about problematic payday loans and how they continue to struggle with meeting the repayment requirements. When it comes to payday loans, we always try and suggest other forms of financial relief – and a recent CBC News report demonstrates clearly why we […]
Tax Deadline – Have a Plan if You Cannot Pay Before the CRA Knows It
The tax deadline is fast approaching – the deadline to file your 2013 return, as always, is April 30th – are you ready? Getting your returns in order and filing on time can sometimes be an annual hassle, but it can’t be avoided. Filing online is growing in popularity, and can be done from the […]
Realistic Debt Solutions – What Are Your Options?
Being in debt can be a drag – but there are options available. However, before making any decisions about which route to take it is always a good idea to understand what each of the various debt solutions entails. Check out our chart to find out the main differences between the 4 most popular debt […]
What to Do When CRA Collections Get Aggressive
Tax time is just around the corner, and for many Canadians this is just another item on the to-do list that takes a bit of time. For others however, tax time can be incredibly stressful, especially if you owe, or are going to owe, money. Once the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) finds out about this […]
March Break Madness – Don’t Rack Up That Credit Card Debt
Hey parents: March Break is right around the corner, and for many Canadians with kids this can mean a week filled with activity and outings. And these outings can often become huge expenditures. When you are already in credit card debt up to your eyeballs, these costs are all that much more troublesome. This year, […]
Rebuilding Credit Doesn’t Have to be Like Climbing Mount Everest
Debt, for many Canadians, is an everyday issue. But it isn’t only debt that can be problematic – even when you get rid of your debt! If debt has caused your credit score to plummet it might be time to think about getting it back in shape. There are a number of ways that you […]
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 payments is not actually going to get you out of debt – […]
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 some changes. Want to get out of debt but just […]
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 debt problems on their own, eliminating the […]
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 numbers, and what do they tell us about Canadian consumer debt levels? By the end of […]