Business Insider provides a great list of 11 websites to help with your finances.
Continue readingIndebted seniors need to discover their inner Scrooge
It is more important than ever for seniors to be mindful of their budget this holiday season.
Continue readingHousehold Debt In Canada Hits Record 162.6% Of Income After StatsCan Revisions
With Canadian household debt at an all-time high and the cost of carrying that debt at an all-time low, it is a good time to consider how our purchases affect our budgets today and tomorrow.
Continue readingSo you are bankrupt, does that mean you can’t buy a house?
This Financial Post article answers one of the most common questions about bankruptcy or consumer proposals, “Will I ever be able to buy a house if I file for bankruptcy”. The answer is YES, follow the link to find out how.
Continue readingDebt: How to use it and not abuse it
How do your debt management habits compare to those suggested in this helpful article from CBC.ca?
Continue readingInsolvency filings: Boomers, older seniors showing signs of financial stress
Baby boomers and seniors are increasingly feeling the effects of being sandwiched by the costs of assisting both their adult children and their elderly parents. Read this article on The Globe and Mail to learn more.
Continue readingLong-term car loans a worrying trend for auto, financing industry
Being able to ‘afford’ something is more than just being able to make the monthly payment. Financing a vehicle over 7 or 8 years doesn’t mean that the consumer can truly afford the cost of the vehicle and what happens if they want a new car in 4 or 5 years but owe more on this one than it is worth?
Continue readingCanadians are Feeling the Financial Squeeze
Just over half, or 51 per cent, of the 3,211 employees surveyed by the CPA said it would be tough to make ends meet if their paycheque was delayed by one week.
Continue readingWhen You Owe Money
Find out more about the process and consequences when you owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Continue readingA money pit on wheels: The real cost of owning a car
Do you know how much of your budget is taken up by your vehicle(s)? Vehicles are a depreciating asset for which consumers often underestimate the total cost. Check out this article from The Globe and Mail to learn more
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