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Down and Out – How to Deal with Debt
Canadians are now carrying record levels of debt. The low interest rates we’ve been experiencing have caused many of us to go on a spending spree – and even though interest rates are low, interest charges still add up – … MORE
Teaching Kids about Credit History and Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
In my last blog post, we reviewed the essential information your kids need to know about credit and how to use credit cards responsibly. We also noted that one of the benefits for teens and young adults of using a credit card is that it allows them to build a credit history. MORE
Financial Stress 2013 Part 4: The Stress of Keeping Up While Losing Ground
One of the great financial stressors in families – especially for single parents – is keeping up with the Joneses, Singhs and Chans. MORE
Financial Stress 2013 Part 3: Getting Your Head Out of the Sand
Financial stress is the result of many disparate behaviours and events ranging from overspending and inattention to illness, loss of a spouse or an economic downturn. MORE
Financial Stress 2013 Part 2: The Physical Impact
Our hearts tell us a great deal about love, but what about money? As it turns out, money does have an impact on the heart. Small wonder then, that when we’re under financial pressure we feel it right where cupid’s arrow is aimed. MORE







