How Gen Z's Spending Their Money – Managing Their Debt
Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Generation Z is now actively entering the workforce, looking for financial stability. A...
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- Oct 20
Cryptocurrency Investments: Things to Consider
Cryptocurrencies are a hot trend that can impact your financial health in both positive and negative ways. Understanding the risks and...
- Oct 5
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
You may wonder whether your loved ones will be responsible for paying off your debt when you die. Dealing with the passing of a loved one...
- Oct 5
What Happens When You Can’t Make Your Student Loan Payments Due To Debt?
Student debt can be a burden, especially if you’re already struggling with other financial obligations such as credit card debt, car...
- Sep 28
Personal Debt & Lines of Credit: What You Should Know
A line of credit can be a valuable tool for financing projects, emergency expenses and repayment of higher-interest debt. However, using...
- Sep 28
Are Investment Properties Worth The Risk?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people rushed to capitalize on historically low interest rates and invested in rental properties....
- Jul 25
What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Credit Card Bill?
Are you considering putting off your credit card payment to make ends meet? That decision could have serious consequences for your...
- Jun 18
When Does Interest Start on Credit Cards?
Credit card companies start charging you interest the day you fail to pay the full balance at the end of the month. Once that happens,...
- Jun 15
Making a Proposal to the Canada Revenue Agency: Steps to Resolve Your Tax Debt
Mounting tax debt can become a financial burden that can seem insurmountable. If you owe taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you...
- May 16
The Implications of Cancelling a Credit Card: What You Need to Know
Are you considering cancelling a credit card to reduce your monthly expenses? You may be tired of paying fees on a credit card you never...
- May 16
What Happens During a Credit Counselling Session?
Credit counselling is an effective way to take control of mounting debt for individuals and families struggling with their finances....
- Apr 18
How Much Debt Is "Normal"?
Having a certain amount of debt is normal. In fact, most Canadians are in debt to some extent, through credit cards, mortgages, student...
- Apr 18
What Happens When Your Parents Declare Bankruptcy?
More older Canadians than ever are struggling financially. Mortgage payments, medical costs and mounting credit card debt can be...
- Apr 17
Corporate Restructuring vs. Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know for Your Struggling Business
Do you own a business? Are you struggling financially and unsure how to get back on track? Instead of filing for bankruptcy, corporate...
- Apr 17
Understanding Credit Status for ODSP Clients: A Guide to Credit Cards and Debt
If you’re on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you may be wondering how it affects your credit status. Whether you’re a...
- Apr 3
Does The CRA Forgive Tax Debt?
Overcoming tax debt is challenging. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers no debt forgiveness and can garnish your wages, withhold...
- Mar 14
What Happens If My Consumer Proposal Is Annulled?
Have you filed a consumer proposal to help you manage mounting debt? As inflation surges, keeping up with payments can be difficult. If...
- Feb 28
Does Owing Taxes to The CRA Affect Your Credit Score?
Owing money to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) differs from other financial obligations, like credit card debt or bank loans. However,...
- Feb 28
What’s The Best Way to Fix My Credit Score?
If you have a bad credit score, you’ll pay higher interest rates and have difficulty getting loans, renting an apartment or buying a...
- Feb 6
How to File a Consumer Proposal Without Leaving Your House
Filing a consumer proposal to get out of debt is easier than ever, thanks to the team of licensed insolvency trustees at D. & A. MacLeod...
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