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3 key tips for talking to your kids about money
08/04/2022
Nora Edwards
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Just like introducing the alphabet and numbers, it’s important for parents to have clear, accessible conversations around money, and healthy habits around finances.
Read More arrow_forwardDiscover the difference between bankruptcy and insolvency
30/03/2022
Karen Johnson
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy, insolvency — what's the difference — and, more importantly, which one will help you get the financial fresh start you need and deserve?
Read More arrow_forwardThe Payday Loan Trap
30/03/2022
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Almost all Canadians face financial hurdles to some degree or another — but few financial challenges are as costly or self-perpetuating as the misuse of payday loans. Understanding their intended purpose and affiliated risks is essential.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat tactics will debt collectors use to recover overdue bills?
29/03/2022
Bradley Milne
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Credit Counselling
Collection agencies use many tactics to enforce repayment of debt. The most common methods are phone calls and letters. However, depending on the amount owed, the situation can quickly escalate to threats of legal action — which, in turn, can result...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are my options to deal with debt?
29/03/2022
Frederic Lachance
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Household debt is a major challenge in Canada. The average Canadian currently owes more than $20,000 in non-mortgage debt — and a total of about $1.70 for ever one dollar they earn.
Read More arrow_forwardUnderstanding the rules of surplus income
22/03/2022
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Bankruptcy
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Whether you undergo a bankruptcy proceeding or a consumer proposal to get a fresh start from excessive debt, one important item to understand is the rules around surplus income.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat is secured vs unsecured debt
18/03/2022
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Understanding which debt is secured and which is unsecured is important as they affect you differently, particularly if you default in your payments.
Read More arrow_forwardHow do I know when to ask for help with my debt?
07/03/2022
Jean-Francois Cliche
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Most people wait far too long to seek professional help with their debt. There are several common reasons for the hesitation.
Read More arrow_forwardLiving on a Single Income (3 Minute Debt Break)
07/03/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
With a wavering Canadian economy and unemployment continuing to roll through several Canadian provinces, thousands of households have found themselves struggling to make it from one financial obligation to the next. This is especially true for single...
Read More arrow_forwardThe truth about tax debt
02/03/2022
Alana Orrell
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Owing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) money can be overwhelming — especially because the government has greater powers to collect outstanding debts compared to other creditors.
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