OCCA Blog

Could My Tax Refund Pay ALL My Debt?

May 16, 10 12:31 PM
I've recently heard a number of advertisements on the radio, seen just as many on television, and read a few more, which point consumers toward purchases as an outlet for their much coveted Income Tax Refund. What worries me most, is that these advertisements almost always pull in those who ar...

Our President on 640AM radio

April 29, 10 07:01 PM
We are proud and excited to announce, on Saturday May 1, 2010, at 1pm, our President, Ed Portelli, will be a guest on the Expert's Hour on 640AM radio in Toronto. We wish Mr. Portelli all the best and know the listeners are in for an informative and entertaining hour.

New Year New You...

January 11, 10 12:25 PM
As I welcomed in 2010 last week, I began to think about what I'm thankful for, and about what I had in my life that made moving forward day after day an easier task. Every thought brought me back to the people in my life, not the "things." Why do we always want "things" in our lives. You kn...

BANKRUPTCY ON THE RISE!! - THE FINAL OPTION?

May 14, 09 10:54 AM
Amidst months of economic downturn & signs of contraction Canadians now have another major issue to deal with; Bankruptcy. According to a new study by the Toronto-Dominion Bank released Friday May 1st, 2009, Canadians will declare personal bankruptcy in record numbers this year and into 2010. ...

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