Is JOMO the Antidote to the Fear of Missing Out?
Jun 14, 2019
You spurn the treasure on the shelf In favour of your peaceful self; Without regret, without a doubt. Oh the joy of missing out —Michael Leunig, JOMO Out of all...
How to make financial sense out of renting
May 28, 2019
In today’s housing market, it’s increasingly difficult to argue that buying is more financially rewarding than renting. News items that highlight certain economic risks, like...
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...