How the new Canadian government could help you pay down debt Oct 28, 2015 The votes have been counted, the campaign ads have gone off the air, and Canada now finds itself with a new majority government for the... Keep Reading
Canadians can’t count on a central bank bailout for consumer debt Oct 21, 2015 In a speech in Washington last week, Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC), said it’s not in his job description to “protect... Keep Reading
Could you afford a $500 increase in monthly mortgage debt? Oct 15, 2015 When the interest rate on your mortgage starts to rise, can you keep up with the payments? According to a new survey from the Bank... Keep Reading
Financial literacy and household debt are missing from this election Oct 08, 2015 With Canadians heading to the polls in two weeks, the economy has been a key theme in this election. But most of the talk seems... Keep Reading
Household debt isn’t only for the young—it’s rising faster for seniors Oct 01, 2015 In June, Canada’s debt-to-income ratio hit a record high of 164.6 per cent after making its largest jump (from 163 per cent in March) since... Keep Reading
