Aug
13
2012
There are a few different ways available to Canadians to resolve debt trouble. 5 options are listed here: (more…)
Aug
07
2012
Credit card debt is one of the easiest kinds of debt a person can sink into. Almost every Canadian owns at least one credit card and, on average, uses it at least once a week. Consider a person who...
Jul
30
2012
Do you have a business that is drowning in debt? Are creditors and collection agencies calling to collect? Is bankruptcy threatening your dream of continued entrepreneurship?
Do not sign away all your personal property or investments in order to obtain...
Jul
23
2012
Canadian consumers may need to prepare for changes in the way purchases are made with an enhanced Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada. The current Code of Conduct is working well, but needs to be...
Jul
11
2012
You’ve just lost your job. Your initial reactions may be shock, embarrassment and fear. You may experience these feelings for a little while, and this is completely acceptable. After a little while, hope and excitement for a new career should...
Jul
09
2012
We're living in a debt-ridden society; caused by two factors:
We are constantly being lured to buy the latest and greatest products on the market; and
We don't really understand how debt works. This includes Home Equity Lines of Credit, lines of credit...
Jul
02
2012
Summer is officially here! The heat and excitement of summer beckons the opening of restaurant patios and seasonal festivals, as well as the debut of summer fashions. All of which entices and lures consumers to spend their hard earned...
Jun
25
2012
In our last blog post, “How to Deal with Collection Agencies – Part 1”, the following facts were covered:
Make sure the written notice is sent through the mail (email does not count)
How often can the collection agency contact you?
Can...
Jun
18
2012
If you have been served with a written notice from a collection agency stating you owe money for an unpaid debt to a creditor, you should know how to properly deal with it.
There are 7 facts you should know; 3 of...
Jun
11
2012
Recently I read a blog that questioned why learning Shakespeare plays is taking priority over learning about finance in our schools. We can all recall at least one Shakespeare play, but if asked how long it would take to...
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