Paying off debt is hard work. It often requires months of persistence, strict budgeting, and frugality. It’s not a fun experience, which is why so few Canadians are debt free. If you don’t love the idea of living frugally while paying off debt, you should look into ways to pay it off faster. Most of…
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If you grew up with two cars in your parents’ driveway, you’re not alone. Like most Canadians, the generation before us spent thousands of dollars per year maintaining their vehicles, fueling them up and paying for them through car loans. For our parents, cars were a sign of freedom, mobility, and independence. Fast forward 20…
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One of the best ways to free up room in your budget to pay down debt is to trim your expenses. There are plenty of ways to trim your budget, but one often overlooked method is to reduce your utility costs. Home heating makes up 42% of your home’s overall energy use, and drain your…
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When you’re in debt repayment mode, cutting down on your variable expenses is an important way to free up extra cash to pay off your debt quicker. I did it, and it was a key part of my debt repayment strategy. Cutting down on variable expenses is as simple as ditching any expense that you…
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When you’re on a budget, the most mundane holidays and events can cause financial distress. Does your friend have a birthday coming up? You’re probably already stressing about being able to afford the dinner she invited you to. The same concept applies to holidays, including Valentine’s Day. Listen, I understand. No one wants to be…
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As the New Year approaches many Canadians will begin planning their resolutions, and many of those resolutions will be financial in nature. Money-based resolutions are the third most popular type, yet only 19% of Canadians keep their resolutions for the entire year. That’s because setting a goal is one thing, but sticking to it is…
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There are so many reasons to pay off debt. Maybe you want to be free from creditors. Or you want to increase your disposable income. Maybe you want to save more for things you care about like travel or a home, or maybe you straight up just want more money in the bank. These are…
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When I started paying back my $38,000 debt load four years ago, I thought I knew a thing or two about debt. I knew that taking on student loans and car loans is considered normal. I knew that most Canadians carry debt. I knew that paying off my debt would not be an easy feat….
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