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Student Loans 101 (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
08/09/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Debt management programs vs. Bankruptcy: Which one’s right for you?
01/09/2021
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
COVID-19 has amplified financial uncertainty for millions of Canadians. Households have faced loss of income through several rounds of lockdowns and a topsy turvy economy, and some have experienced rising debt loads as a result.
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_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_forwardTrying to pay down debt this summer? These budget friendly activities are fun for the whole family
16/08/2021
Jean-Francois Cliche
Lifestyle Debt
When you’re working toward paying off your debt, life can often feel like an impossible choice between saving money and enjoying your hard-earned free time.
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 is good debt?
10/08/2021
Pamela Meger
Lifestyle Debt
Given the growing concerns around Canada’s consumer debt crisis, it’s only natural to paint it in broad strokes as universally bad. However, that’s not always the case.
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_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_forwardWhat to teach kids about money, and when
29/07/2021
Pierre Madore
Lifestyle Debt
Children and teenagers need better financial literacy training. That is a point everyone can agree on. Consensus is lacking, however, around just who should be providing it.
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