Canadians in Debt with strong Credit Scores declaring Bankruptcy

According to TransUnion and Equifax, 70% of bankruptcy filings are made by indebted Canadians with strong credit scores.  So instead of the usual warning signs creditors had with consumers falling behind on their payments, creditors are surprised with borrowers going...

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How I got into so much Debt – Part 1

Submitted by Guest Blogger  :  I’m not a big spender really.  At least I didn’t think I was.  My parents raised me to “respect” the dollar and the things they bought me, and I understood that money does not grow...

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Canadians with Debt Living Paycheque to Paycheque

According to a recent study conducted by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, almost a third of Canadian households do not have enough money left over after paying their bills. On average the 1800+ people who participated in...

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Budget friendly things to do this Victoria Day Long weekend

On the eve of the much anticipated May long weekend you may be looking for enjoyable places to visit with your family.  There are a number of fun events taking place sure to entertain all ages in all kinds of...

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Do you have Financial Discipline?

Stanford University conducted an experience called the "Marshmallow Theory” that has been used many times to demonstrate the power of self-control in your financial and personal life.  The experiment followed children who were left alone with a marshmallow and told...

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How to Deal with credit card debt of Deceased Person

If a person close to you passes away, like a spouse, do you know how to deal with that person’s credit card debt?  It’s a difficult task to deal with aside from the obvious grieving.  There is a process...

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