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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...

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...