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Tis The Season To Be Spending
23/12/2016
Donna Carson
Lifestyle Debt
As holiday spending quickly adds up – it’s all too easy to reach for credit to cover the increasing costs. But how much does that credit use cost in the New Year.
Read More arrow_forwardThousands Of Calgarians Struggle With Credit Reliance
22/12/2016
Donna Carson
Lifestyle Debt
MNP’s Donna Carson recently spoke with Newstalk 770 about the current debt concerns for many Calgarian consumers.
Read More arrow_forwardHoliday Spending Made Easy
21/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
It is amazing how one time of year can bring about feelings of warmth and joy while simultaneously causing stress and anxiety.
Read More arrow_forwardGet Creative To Save Your Holiday Budget
19/12/2016
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
With the holidays right around the corner, it's easy to get caught up in a spending frenzy. But if you're depending on credit to carry your spending, you might find that you're paying a lot more than you anticipated when the bills start to roll in come...
Read More arrow_forwardGifts, Money and Turkeys!
19/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
A 2015 survey shows the average Canadian spent an average of $766 for holiday gifts. MNP’s Yves Patrice Beaudin talks budget in this blog.
Read More arrow_forwardCo-Signers, Beware!
13/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
The act of co-signing a loan is easy. It can also feel very rewarding since you’re often helping a family member or friend who wants to buy a new car or maybe even a house.
Read More arrow_forwardSeniors Taking Out Mortgages Is It Ever A Good Idea
12/12/2016
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
After a lifetime of hard work, seniors should now be at a stage in their lives where they can slow down, retire and enjoy their golden years. Unfortunately in today's economic climate, for many seniors, this is not the case.
Read More arrow_forwardCanada Student Loans – New Relief In Sight
07/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
Canada Student Loan has announced new relief rules for student loan borrowers who are facing financial duress.
Read More arrow_forwardOverspending on the Holidays: Unexpected Expenses Can Cost Canadians More Than They Think
06/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
Canadians plan to spend 17 per cent more this Christmas than last, according to Accenture’s annual Canada Holiday Shopping Survey, an average of $873 compared to the $744 they expected to spend last year.
Read More arrow_forwardAre You Financially Prepared For The Uncertain Future?
05/12/2016
Lifestyle Debt
It’s difficult these days to plan for future financial challenges. After all, who has a crystal ball to tell them what the future holds?
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