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...
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
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...
May
07
2015
Our members can tell you that making the call to OCCA to resolve debt is the first step in becoming debt free. We value our members and the relationships we build with them. We want to help...
Apr
28
2015
Skip the expensive restaurants and bars! What better way to entertain your family and friends this summer than on your very own backyard patio. It’s the perfect place for a casual get together with family or an elegant evening...
Apr
23
2015
It’s no secret that collection agencies and credit card companies use scare tactics to collect on unpaid bills. Threatening a consumer with the loss of their home, legal arrest and personal harm have been used to bully out payments....
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