How to Get Out of Debt in 2021
Jan 08, 2021
January will bring a mix of emotions for many people this year. On the one hand, there are new possibilities and renewed hope for the year ahead. On the other hand, you may...
Category: Personal Finance
4 ways to embrace frugal holiday spending
Dec 11, 2020
Are you stressed about holiday spending this year? A lot of people are feeling uncertain about their financial situation right now. Too many households continue to struggle with...
How to manage your holiday spending
Dec 09, 2020
What will your holiday celebrations be like this year? Have you adjusted your holiday spending because of the pandemic? One new survey from Canadian polling firm Ipsos shows that the pandemic...
Podcast: What happens when… (dealing with pandemic debt challenges)
Dec 03, 2020
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain right now? If you suffered a financial setback in the last few months, it’s understandable to be concerned...
Understanding the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
Dec 02, 2020
You may be familiar with the term “insolvency”, but do you know what it means? When individuals face unfortunate circumstances and can no longer repay their debts, two legislated debt solutions (or...
What is a she-cession and how can women recover?
Nov 26, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 financial crisis has affected Canadians of all ages and income levels, in all parts of the country. And one of the most serious ramifications of the...
How to Get out of Debt and Overcome Affordability Challenges
Oct 23, 2020
What does affordability mean to you? Has getting out of debt become a struggle? For most of us, at this point in time, the answers...
How to Deal with Debt Problems
Oct 07, 2020
Debt is a fact of life for many Canadians. You may have a mortgage, an outstanding credit card balance or two, a vehicle loan, student...
Podcast: Moving on after CERB
Sep 16, 2020
BDO Financial Wellness Podcast: Moving on after CERB There’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has affected Canadians’ financial lives over the last few months in...
The Ontario Trillium Benefit
Jul 23, 2012
On July 16, 2012, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) has published their position regarding the treatment of the Ontario Trillium Benefit. ...