How to Prepare for Spring season on a Budget

We’ve all been patiently waiting on spring to arrive, especially since we’ve endured such a long and harsh winter. At least all the left over snow will provide a good start for our garden and lawn water supply. Before...

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5 Ways to give your Finances a Spring Cleaning

Along with giving your home a good spring cleaning, it’s important to do the same to your personal financial situation. It’s a time to air out any financial difficulties you bear and deal with them head on. Here are 5...

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Why it is better to Negotiate your Debt Now

Canadians are starting to take charge of their finances more and more these days, including their debt. According to the latest statistics, consumers are opting in large numbers to renegotiate their debt rather than declaring bankruptcy. Personal finance experts...

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What is the future of Debt Settlement?

In recent years, we have seen a surge in both Canadian and American firms that claim to guarantee results, but in the end leave the indebted consumer with more debt and empty results. The Ministry of Consumer Services has proposed...

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on a Dime

We’re getting ready to go green! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day that is around the corner we have dedicated this week’s blog to help direct Canadian’s where they can go to celebrate in a grand way. Here...

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How Women are Taking Charge of their Money

Today women are taking charge in managing their personal finances more than ever before. There are more websites and guidance tools specifically geared to assist women in balancing career and family while achieving personal independent success. While the rules...

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What to do with the Kids this March Break

March break is March 10-14 this year. Do you have plans to keep your kids busy? There are a lot of options and some are more costly than others. Here are some ideas to consider: Take your family to a maple...

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The price of keeping your Kids Active in Sports and Recreation

When I was a child I played soccer, and a lot of it. It was the most inexpensive sport my parents could find that helped keep me active and involved. Today I, like many parents, are on the lookout...

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To have and to hold Debt

Canadian consumer debt has hit a new high of 1.4 Trillion. With so many Canadians indebted it is no surprise that couples share debt as well as sentiment and commitment. A recent poll was conducted by a bankruptcy trustee firm...

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Keeping your Home warm without Burning your Budget

We are half way through winter but it feels like we have been under the snow blanket for more than only 2 months. Our heating bills reflect an exceptionally cold winter too. Although we cannot control the cold winter...

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