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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...

November 14, 2018

Coming up with a good budget is easier said than done. In most cases it will require some serious soul-searching. Spending habits are often deep-rooted impulses that can slip through the radar of your...

November 9, 2018

Have you ever heard of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT)? Don’t worry, most people haven’t. In fact, in a recent poll, only 21 per cent of Canadians were familiar with what an LIT does. But when...

October 11, 2018

Is debt affecting your ability to meet your basic needs? The results of our first BDO Canada Affordability Index reveal that a significant number of Canadians are not only struggling to meet their lon...

September 26, 2018

Weekdays on the golf course, opportunities for world travel, more time with the grandkids…debt can get in the way of even the best laid retirement plans. The reality is that many Canadians are still...

August 29, 2018

Love it or loathe it, the kids will be heading back to school shortly. And, the last thing you want is to head into the cooler months with more debt on your credit card and less money in your pocket. ...

August 15, 2018

An evening affair, a rustic retreat or a beach ceremony…no matter what type of weddings you attend this season, if you’re not careful, you could end up with more credit card debt and a closet full...