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Cost of Credit Card Debt

All the brightly coloured decorations from Christmas have been put away, but for many people a less than pleasant reminder of Christmas will soon be arriving in the mail – their credit card bill. Some people will be ready to pay the bill off in full when it arrives,...

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Making a Budget

Having a budget is important for everyone regardless of income. The reasons that a budget is important may be different for those with a modest income vs. high income earners – but the fact remains that budgeting should be part of everyone’s routine. Why Bother?In...

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Ways To Track Expenses

 There is no one right way to track expenses and only one wrong way. We will look at several methods of tracking expenses and you choose what works best for you – or even combine a couple of them – to find what is right for you. What is the one wrong way? The...

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Ten Great Myths About Credit and Debt

Ten Great Myths About Credit and Debt Myth: Credit is bad. Fact: Credit has many positive uses, like buying a home. As long has you have the money to repay any debt you incur, credit cards can be a convenience for things like travelling. However, when it is not used...

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Kids and Money

One of the most common statements I have heard over the course of my insolvency career is “we were never taught how to manage money”. I firmly believe this statement to be true.  People often blame our educational system.  However, I strongly believe money...

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The Real Meaning of No

Let’s face it, no one likes to be told NO. However, as adults we know that NO is a necessary evil, especially when raising children. NO if not negative when used to teach our children. NO teaches children the difference between good and bad behaviour and this...

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Top 10 Causes of Bankruptcy in Canada

Top 10 Causes of Bankruptcy in Canada Each year over 120,000 Canadians file for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal.  Although you may feel like you are alone when you are experiencing financial problems, you are not.  There are many other people going through similar...

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