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Tips to help you stick to your financial resolutions

Change can be difficult, however, and most of us will have given up on reaching our resolutions by the time February rolls around. How do you make a realistic goal and what steps should you take to achieve it?

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Living (with debt) in Atlantic Canada

Inflation, interest rate hikes, gas prices, groceries… oh my. The headlines and news articles bring a constant barrage of reporting on the financial pressures impacting all Canadians. Everyday costs are rising, and unless you’re one of the fortunate few that do not have to be concerned at all about money, people everywhere are having to make choices and adjustments.

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Blue Monday – Take Back the Day

Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year for many reasons, including debt. Try these tips for managing your debt load and taking care of yourself this January.

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How are interest rate increases affecting mortgages?

Rising interest rates are affecting your finances in different ways and your mortgage debt is not immune.

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How do you know if you're insolvent?

The first step to handling financial difficulty is being aware of the situation. Are you insolvent or bankrupt? Here’s how to tell.

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How can I manage my CERB repayments?

The Federal Government rolled out the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to support those who were unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic — and many people signed up quickly before the eligibility requirements were complete.

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Can debt die, too?

In addition to the stress and sadness of losing a loved one, winding up an estate can be a significant burden to your executor and heirs.

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Debt and divorce: A financial fresh start

Divorce is a painful process for everyone involved. Add the financial stress of reconciling debt to the equation and it can quickly become overwhelming.

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Canadians on the economy: Half say the worst is yet to come

Personal finances continue to be a major source of stress for Canadians, and half anticipate that the situation will continue to deteriorate, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos.

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CRA Collection Rights: Not Your Ordinary Creditor

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is tasked with assessing and collecting income and related taxes from both businesses and individuals. So, what options are available to CRA to collect a debt?

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