Debt Management – You Don’t Have to Do it Alone
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 tough, and so many people instead try to do it on their own. Debt […]
Back-to-School Shopping – Don’t Break the Bank
With the end of the summer and the beginning of September comes the inevitable back-to-school shopping. Whether for new clothes, shoes, backpacks, or school supplies, the total bill for back-to-school shopping can often run in the hundreds – especially if you have more than one youngster heading back to the classroom. Once they get older […]
Getting Out of Debt Blog Series #3: Debt Consolidation
When debt is taking over your life it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Mounting monthly payments that include mostly interest can become difficult to meet and missed payments can lead to collection calls or other enforcement action. You are not alone – many Canadians are dealing with […]
The Globe and Mail Reports on Canadian Consumer Debt
The Globe and Mail recently reported on the status of Canadian consumer debt levels, stating that Canadian household debt continues to grow. With that said, individuals seem to be obtaining less credit and the Bank of Canada reports being less concerned about this debt than in years past. However, a report from Statistics Canada calculated […]