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April 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 our earnings. If you live in one of ...

March 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 into retirement, it can have a serious effect on the...

February 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 alone talk) about their debts. But the process is actually pret...

January 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 for...

January 9, 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 their convenience and variety....

December 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 the street these days without noticing a cash store that speci...

December 6, 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 impress people they don’t like.” We think ...

November 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 card debt. We think that facing the danger head-on i...

November 21, 2018

The needs vs. wants debate is a daily struggle. We know! In fact, we recently blogged about the subject and wanted to continue the discussion with some simple pointers to help you better negotiate you...