Buying a home in Canada doesn’t come cheap these days, especially in Canada’s most costly real estate markets. The good news is that help is on the way. If you’re a first-time homebuyer buying in Toronto, Vancouver, or Victoria, it will soon be easier to qualify because of the changes to the First-Time Home Buyer…
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Do you know the difference between secured debt and unsecured debt? Everyone is probably familiar with the concept of debt. You borrow money that you’ll use to pay for bills and other expenses. You then have to repay it with interest within a specified period. That’s a pretty basic explanation. But did you know that…
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit early in 2020, the Parliament of Canada adopted a business wage subsidy program for struggling companies. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) came as a result of amendments made to the Income Tax Act. This program aims to help employers cover the costs of wages of their workers or employees….
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The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement is a personal finance model. It originated from the 1992 best-selling book “Your Money, Your Life” by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin. The movement’s main premise is that you should live a frugal lifestyle for early retirement. The personal finance model or lifestyle has become popular amongst the…
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BIA s.136 (Section 136 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act) specifies the repayment hierarchy of preferred creditors. Every class of creditor will receive a payment amount of their entitlement from the earnings from the sale of assets. If the debtor who has declared bankruptcy has multiple claimants in one class and there aren’t enough funds…
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People who have high-interest debts often apply for a consumer proposal to extend the period of their debt repayment or reduce the amount of what they owe. This debt relief option is administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, who helps you develop a proposal or offer to your creditors. Once the creditors agree, the terms…
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There are several options for you when you want to solve the debt problem of your business, and some people resort to filing for bankruptcy in Canada over other options. While declaring bankruptcy has its own merits, it also has its disadvantages. That’s why you should consider other debt relief solutions that can suit your…
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Managing debt is hard enough without having to avoid debt settlement scams. The fact that you’re having a hard time paying your debts should be a cause of concern. Nowadays, many people pick from a variety of options to get out of their bad financial situation. One of the most preferred debt relief options right…
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As a Canadian citizen thinking of relocating to the USA, it is always advisable to get your finances in order before finalizing the move. It may be tempting to avoid paying off your credit card debt or student loans. But keep in mind that you might want to move back sometime in the future. Or,…
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Smart renting, in this context, is the act of maximizing the benefits of renting a home or apartment. As many house prices continue to rise, and people have difficulty saving up for a deposit or qualifying for a mortgage. Getting on to the property ladder is becoming harder and harder. This means that many people…
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