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Learn all sorts of great ways to manage your money better, solve your debt problems, and use your credit more wisely. We also tackle a lot of credit myths and misconceptions. Do you have questions about money management, budgeting, or credit? If you need advice or help with your debts email us your questions or chat with us online. We’re happy to help.
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If you’re looking at a credit report for the first time it can be quite intimidating. Your credit report may be a single document but it holds a lot of power in your life…
Tis the season isn’t it? My husband and I have moved to Ontario from British Columbia and I feel as though the Christmas spirit has come a little early (likely because so has the cold weather)… Tis the season isn’t it? My husband and I have moved to Ontario from British Columbia and I feel as though the Christmas spirit has come a little early (likely because so has the cold weather) and thoughts are now turning to our plan for Christmas and the overall holiday season.
Your credit score is your ticket to qualifying for a loan, securing a credit card or locking in a good interest rate on a mortgage. While your credit score is just a number…
Are you searching online for Black Friday deals? Or checking out Black Friday sale items in your local flyers? Whether you’re shopping in Canada or heading south across the border to shop in the United States, it can be so easy to get drawn into the hype of Black Friday 2017 or Cyber Monday 2017.
I consistently get asked 'How do I pay off debt?' It’s a great question, but I think before we look at strategies, we should consider some things first…
You are a senior or about to be? You are getting ready to head down the golden path of retirement? Nothing ahead of you, but relaxation, grandkids, and debt. Yes, debt...
Today the Bank of Canada raised the interest rate that all banks base their Prime rate on, and if this continues, what can you do to protect yourself from rising interest rates? Here are 7 ways...
While consolidation loans can be a wonderful thing, there are times when they can actually hurt your financial situation and keep you from getting ahead.
When life presents us with challenges, we think “We can handle it.” And sometimes we wonder, “Maybe I need help immediately.” This is no different for our personal finances…
Tips and suggestions to help you find a personal expense tracker that will work best for you.
If you're looking for more money to help you get out of debt and you often drive aggressively, you may not have to look any further than your own driving to find some extra money to help you out.
We are often asked ‘How do you pay off a credit card?’ The majority of Canadians have multiple credit cards, and for a lot of people, it seems like their balances continue to grow larger and larger. While you may faithfully make your minimum payments every month, it may seem like you’re hardly making a dent in your balances.
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