Sep
09
2015
It's that time of year again, both for parents and children - yep, back to school! This time, though exciting, also brings on additional expenses. Kids are now getting settled into their classrooms and are preparing for the academic...
Jul
29
2015
Retirement is probably the last thing on the minds of millennials. However it’s never too early to start preparing for what is inevitable – debt and retirement. It’s almost impossible to live without some kind of debt, and that’s...
Jul
17
2015
Would it make things easier for consumers to obtain a loan at a cheaper rate? Well, it may happen. The Bank of Canada’s decision to lower its overnight lending rate is expected to send consumer interest rates even lower.
The...
Jul
09
2015
Even though Canadian household debt is at the highest peak it’s ever been and savings are at its lowest level ever, Canadians can take heart in the little, but important, steps taken when looking at the good financial moves...
Jun
25
2015
There was a recent article on EU Economy about a Greek family who stopped paying off their personal debts because they just couldn’t keep up with the payments. The family still owes a year’s worth of school fees at...
Jun
18
2015
There are a number of debt blogs on the Internet, some good and some not so good. Whether a blog has 10 articles or 100, there is one common goal for all debt blogs – to help people get...
Jun
11
2015
Looks like Canada’s financial system could be at risk because of high household debt and the impact of cheap oil, the Bank of Canada said on Thursday, but the bank's governor said the dangers were not severe enough to...
Jun
04
2015
Shopping for a new appliance can be a daunting task, especially when you are a first time home buyer. There are many different brands in a range of prices. To choose the appliance that best fits your needs and...
May
21
2015
Did you know that home renovations and repair services are traditionally one of the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services’ top consumer inquiries and complaints? Statistics Canada reported home renovation spending reaching $5.2 billion in Ontario alone in the...
May
14
2015
Hey fellow Canadians, are you ready to kick off another summer? After the winter we just had I think we’ve all earned some sunshine and warmth. The upcoming Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in...
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