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Does Bankruptcy mean losing everything?

The most common concern for debtors contemplating a Bankruptcy is what they’ll have to give up to achieve a financial fresh start.

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Life after a Bankruptcy

After receiving your discharge from Bankruptcy, you have now permanently moved on from your past financial issues and are free of your unsecured debts. It’s time to start rebuilding your credit rating.

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Is being debt-free good for your credit report?

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.

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Trying to pay down debt this summer? These budget friendly activities are fun for the whole family

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.

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How is a student loan different than any other loan type?

The Canada Student Loan Program provides an opportunity for Canadians to pursue a post-secondary education in instances where attending a college or university may otherwise be out of reach.

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What are the various types of consumer loans and why would I use them?

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 flexible in helping you purchase desired goods and services.

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How to plan for your child’s post-secondary education with as little debt as possible

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 money isn’t the deciding factor.

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What is good 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.

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What can I do to assess my financial health?

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 or a problematic mole, the easier these are to correct.

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