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Home / Blog / Debt, Financial I have been carrying credit card debt for some time now. For the most part, I make the minimum payments on time every month and pay more if I can afford to. The problem is that interest eats up most of my payments and the balance
Home / Blog / Financial, Savings Everyone needs a car. That’s what the car manufacturers and dealers would like us to believe. Truth is, there are more people getting along just fine without one. However, many rely on their own vehicle to get to work, run errands or travel to visit family and
Home / Blog / Debt, Financial Debt reduction: a recent survey conducted by a major Canadian bank found that to be the #1 priority for the vast majority of individuals. We often read reports in newspapers, magazines and online that the average Canadian is carrying too much debt in relation to
Home / Blog / Credit Question: Variety is the spice of life. That saying applies to a lot of things like food, travel, hobbies, etc. When it comes to credit cards, variety may be more like quicksand – initial choices and decisions may appear harmless at first but once you take a few
Home / Blog / Bankruptcy, Financial The costs of filing for bankruptcy are set both by the federal government and the trustee. This means that the fees you pay to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee for handling your bankruptcy will likely be the same across the country. Generally speaking, a bankrupt with
Home / Blog / Financial Here are two ways you can judge when you might need help with your finances. First, there’s the technical rule of thumb that says you’re in serious trouble when your monthly payments for debt (not including your mortgage/rent) are more than 20 percent of your
Home / Blog / Financial, Savings If you’ve never used a budget before, the idea of setting one up can be a little daunting…especially if you’re already feeling a financial squeeze. Many people freeze up at the very thought, certain that if they try to put a budget in place,
Home / Blog / Bankruptcy, Financial When you file for bankruptcy, one of your required duties will be to keep track of your monthly income and expenses during the period that you’re bankrupt. Your trustee will give you the forms for doing this, and each month, you’ll pass the information
Home / Blog / Financial When you file for bankruptcy, and depending upon your level of income, you will be required to make payments to your trustee during your bankruptcy period. When your income is over and above what the government says you need to maintain a reasonable standard of
Home / Blog / Debt Dealing with debt can be difficult at the best of times, and it’s even more complicated and stressful in a divorce situation. If you and your spouse separate, you’ll need to divide your debts as well as your assets. How this is done will depend
