Displaying results for:
What COVID-19 can teach us about personal finance
27/09/2021
Pierre Madore
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
The pandemic has highlighted how quickly and dramatically elements which originated thousands of miles away can disrupt our entire way of life. A microscopic virus, invisible to the human eye, has shuttered borders, transformed the economy, and altered...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat is impulse spending and why is it so hard to avoid?
27/09/2021
David Palmateer
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Everyone, except perhaps the most frugal among us, makes purchases from time to time which they hadn’t anticipated or planned for.
Read More arrow_forwardHow students can plan for post-secondary education with as little debt as possible
22/09/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
There are steps every student can take to prepare for these costs and minimize the future financial impacts of pursuing a higher education.
Read More arrow_forwardFamily Budgets (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
20/09/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Student Loans 101 (MNP 3 Minute Debt Break)
08/09/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Debt management programs vs. Bankruptcy: Which one’s right for you?
01/09/2021
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
COVID-19 has amplified financial uncertainty for millions of Canadians. Households have faced loss of income through several rounds of lockdowns and a topsy turvy economy, and some have experienced rising debt loads as a result.
Read More arrow_forwardHow to plan for your child’s post-secondary education with as little debt as possible
31/08/2021
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Only you and your child can decide whether post-secondary education is the right path forward. Regardless of what direction their life ends up following, there are steps you can take to prepare for the costs of post secondary education to help ensure...
Read More arrow_forwardWhat are the various types of consumer loans and why would I use them?
17/08/2021
Michelle Scheller
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Consumer loans are available in many forms and for a variety of purposes such as purchasing a home, financing a vehicle, and consolidating high interest credit card balances. These financial tools range from ultra specific (e.g., mortgage) to extremely...
Read More arrow_forwardTrying to pay down debt this summer? These budget friendly activities are fun for the whole family
16/08/2021
Jean-Francois Cliche
Lifestyle Debt
When you’re working toward paying off your debt, life can often feel like an impossible choice between saving money and enjoying your hard-earned free time.
Read More arrow_forwardIs being debt-free good for your credit report?
13/08/2021
Randy Kobbert
Credit Counselling
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
What you learn about how credit reporting and scoring works, what you can do to improve your credit, and common debt habits which may be helping or hindering your progress may just save your credit — and save you a few dollars every month.
Read More arrow_forward