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How to plan for your child’s post-secondary education with as little debt as possible
31/08/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Only you and your child can decide whether post-secondary education is the right path forward. Regardless of what direction their life ends up following, there are steps you can take to prepare for the costs of post secondary education to help ensure...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are the various types of consumer loans and why would I use them?
17/08/2021
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Consumer loans are available in many forms and for a variety of purposes such as purchasing a home, financing a vehicle, and consolidating high interest credit card balances. These financial tools range from ultra specific (e.g., mortgage) to extremely...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat Happens When You Commit to a Consumer Proposal (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
16/08/2021
Consumer Proposal
Debt Solutions
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Is being debt-free good for your credit report?
13/08/2021
Randy Kobbert
Credit Counselling
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
What you learn about how credit reporting and scoring works, what you can do to improve your credit, and common debt habits which may be helping or hindering your progress may just save your credit — and save you a few dollars every month.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat can I do to assess my financial health?
10/08/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
If you’re like most people, you (at least try to) go to the doctor every year for your annual physical. Why? Because a clean bill of health buys you peace of mind — and the earlier you can catch potential problems like high blood pressure...
Read More arrow_forwardBeyond the finances: Understanding the true cost of debt
10/08/2021
Ryan Epp
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
With COVID-19 impacting finances at all levels, much of the conversation over the past year and a half has surrounded increased spending (or decreased revenue) among governments, businesses, and individuals — and the debt each has taken on to make...
Read More arrow_forwardDoes Bankruptcy mean losing everything?
20/07/2021
Tanya Reynolds
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Bankruptcy
The most common concern for debtors contemplating a Bankruptcy is what they’ll have to give up to achieve a financial fresh start.
Read More arrow_forwardCan I negotiate interest rates?
09/07/2021
Jeane Herman
Credit Counselling
Debt Solutions
When applying for credit, most people believe they must accept whatever interest rate a lender is willing to give them. But that’s not always the case. Beyond shopping around for competitive rates, it never hurts to ask whether a lender is flexible...
Read More arrow_forwardSecured Debt and Unsecured Debt: What Are They & What Are the Differences?
25/06/2021
Wesley Cowan
Debt Solutions
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
When dealing with debt, the consumer is often faced with unfamiliar terms, such as “secured debt,” and “unsecured debt.” Debt is debt, right? Well, not quite!
Read More arrow_forwardChampionship winning ways to cut down on your debt
21/06/2021
Debt Solutions
Every day we receive dozens of questions on our website, on social media, and during Free Confidential Consultations wondering how to overcome or alleviate debt without filing a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal.
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