With The Cost Of Housing Through The Roof In Hamilton Consumer Debt Follows Suit

2017-04-11

Lifestyle Debt

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As Canada’s cost-of-living continues to rise at alarming rates and the national economy continues to slump, Canadian’s are buckling under the weight of growing consumer debt and an increase in credit reliance as thousands of households try to maintain certain lifestyles and keep up with financial obligations. But as MNP’s David Gowling reminds us, if the amount of debt you are carrying is worrying you, then the amount of debt you are carrying is too much.

MNP’s David Gowling recently discussed Hamilton’s growing debt issues on the Scott Radley Show. The original broadcast can be found here.

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