How Do I Know If Home Equity Debt is Right for My Reno?
May 16, 2019
Home renovation season is upon us once again. If you’ve been eyeing those home improvement flyers, you’re not alone. Although home reno spending was down...
What you need to know about debt and mental health
May 08, 2019
Around the world, studies have shown that debt problems are inextricably linked with mental health. In a recent Canadian survey, 44 per cent said their financial...
Is Moving to a Cheaper City Better for Your Budget?
Apr 15, 2019
Having a set budget is always important, but sometimes your financial future depends on more than just scrimping. Nowadays, our household expenses can often exceed...
Filing for bankruptcy does not make you a bad person
Mar 22, 2019
Feeling guilty about debt can be a real struggle. It can be especially harmful for our older generation. As more and more seniors are carrying debt...
What actually happens when you decide to get debt help?
Feb 21, 2019
Reading about debt help is probably not the most exciting way you’d like to spend your free time. Most people prefer not to think (let...
How to Stay on Top of Student Loan Debt
Jan 25, 2019
If you live in Ontario, you’ve probably heard about the provincial government’s student-aid reforms, designed to make university education “more affordable” and “more sustainable.” But...
Do you suffer from subscription overload?
Jan 09, 2019
From TV streaming (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.) to car rentals (ZipCar) to online medical appointments (Maple), subscriptions are popping up everywhere. We love them for...
How to avoid the dangers of payday loan debt
Dec 13, 2018
Are you thinking of getting a payday loan to help you with holiday expenses? A payday loan might seem tempting. It’s hard to walk down...
Is it wrong to be frugal when spending for the holidays?
Dec 06, 2018
Will Rogers, the American humorist and screen legend once said, “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to...
HOLIDAY SPENDING DILEMMAS: How to make holiday budget miracles really happen
Nov 28, 2018
The joy of the holiday season can nonetheless bring all sorts of mayhem to your financial well-being. As your generosity swells, so can your credit...