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Can working from home help get you out of debt?
13/12/2021
Wesley Cowan
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Canadians who worked from home found that they were able to save a significant amount of money by not having to travel to a work location each day.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat rising interest rates could mean for you
06/12/2021
Jeane Herman
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Eight times a year, the Bank of Canada will make an announcement on the key interest rate, and if projections are correct, we are going to see interest rates rise. You could be thinking, what does that mean, how will it affect me, what can I do?
Read More arrow_forwardCounting down our Top 12 tips of 2021
06/12/2021
Jeane Herman
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
How will I afford it if my mortgage interest rate goes up one percent?
07/12/2021
Dean Prentice
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Mortgage rates are going up. How will you afford the increase in monthly mortgage payments?
Read More arrow_forwardAre you living within your means?
01/11/2022
Tanya Reynolds
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
It’s easier than ever to spend more than we can afford. We pay for most purchases with a debit or credit card — or, increasingly, with the wave of a smartphone or swipe of a finger.
Read More arrow_forwardChildren need more financial literacy training in schools, here’s why
02/12/2021
Melanie Fuller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Learning doesn’t just happen at school. Teaching children about money and how it works starts at home.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are some signs that I’m financially healthy
02/12/2021
Kiu Lau
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
The average person spends most of their life chasing financial stability. We work, we get paid, and we spend our income on bills, household expenses, retirement savings — and, if we’re fortunate, maybe a little bit of leisure.
Read More arrow_forwardHow 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_forwardIs 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 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...
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