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Pay Debt Down Now Your Future Will Thank You
02/08/2016
Wesley Cowan
Lifestyle Debt
The provincial average of total debt in the province of Ontario has nearly tripled. Many consumers are taking advantage of incredibly low interest rates, which can be a dangerous game to play in the event of major life changes such as job losses or illness....
Read More arrow_forwardParents Of Millennials Teach Your Children Well
01/03/2016
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
In this tough economic climate, it's difficult to make planning and budgeting for the future a priority. While millennials may still feel like the 'younger' generation, in truth, they are actually beginning to move into management and executive positions...
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_forwardOnly Making Your Minimum Monthly Payment
16/08/2016
Lifestyle Debt
Making your minimum payments on time might seem responsible, when in truth it could come with some costly consequences.
Read More arrow_forwardNova Scotia Housing Market Holds Tight
28/04/2017
Lifestyle Debt
As unemployment continues to take its toll in Atlantic and Western Canada, the real estate market has taken a hit in many cities as thousands put their homes on the market in hopes of moving on to communities with more opportunity.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat Protection Exists In Ontario For Your Retirement Savings
28/10/2015
Melanie Fuller
Lifestyle Debt
If you are having difficulty paying your debt in Ontario and are concerned that creditors may be able to seize your retirement fund or if you are considering withdrawing the fund to pay your debt, it is important to know what creditors can and cannot...
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_forwardSchools Look To Lessen Student Stress Over Debtloads
10/06/2016
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
As the price of post-secondary education continues to rise, along with cost of living, many students find themselves struggling financially both during the course of their studies and upon entering a very competitive job market upon graduation.
Read More arrow_forwardQuestions To Prep You For Retirement
31/03/2017
Grant Bazian
Lifestyle Debt
After a lifetime of hard work, Canadians entering their 'golden years' deserve all of the freedom one would imagine retirement has to offer. Unfortunately, in today's economic climate, this is not always the case.
Read More arrow_forwardBudgeting During the Holidays (3 Minute Debt Break)
02/12/2022
Lifestyle Debt
The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry! But the pressure to celebrate the season can easily send your finances into the red for months. The desire to do the holidays in a big way could see your spending get carried away! There are plenty...
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