When it comes to debt consolidation vs bankruptcy, the two differ in many ways. A rough economy can temp one to declare bankruptcy if you have large debts. After all, once you’ve declared bankruptcy, your creditors can no longer pursue you for the amounts you owe. However, bankruptcy can also have negative consequences. Filing for…
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Are you a first-time home buyer looking to purchase a home in the near future? You may have heard of and be familiar with the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI). The FTHBI is a government program designed to help those buying a home for the first time. In this article, we’ll look at what the…
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If you want to get your personal finances on track, it takes time and guts. You must put effort into setting up a system that will work for you. Come to terms with all the debt you’re carrying and your poor money habits. Studies show that money is one of the most significant stressors in…
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Are you all set on gifts for dad on Father’s Day? Father’s Day is coming up on June 21st. Are you prepared? With the current COVID-19 pandemic, money is tight around a lot of Canadian households these days. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a bundle to put a smile on dad’s face. Here are…
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There are many CMHC mortgage rule changes that have the potential to affect many Canadians. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently announced many vital changes that could affect those currently looking for a home. The crown corporation is banning borrowed down payments. It’s also increasing its minimum required credit score and lowering its…
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If you didn’t know, there are banks helping people during coronavirus and the difficult times right now. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a bad effect on Canadians. Many businesses have had to shut down. And many workers have lost their jobs. That means there are millions of Canadians that are seeing less income. But bills…
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Should you invest in your RRSP or pay off debt? This is one of the most common financial decisions faced by Canadian these days. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one size fits all approach. Whether you should invest in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan or pay off debt largely depends on how much debt you have,…
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Are you interested in investing in real estate? Unless you can afford to pay for a property in cash, you’ll need to take out a mortgage. For many Canadians, the dream is to be mortgage-free by retirement. But what if you could pay down your mortgage a lot sooner? Once you have high-interest debt like…
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The newly enhanced powers for the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada have been underway since April 2020. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is an independent federal regulatory agency. Its mandate is to help protect Canadian consumers and inform them about financial products and services. It’s responsible for enforcing consumer protection legislation and ensuring…
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Have you ever thought about how to prepare for a financial crisis? If you’ve experienced one at some point in your life you probably have. In this article, we’re going to look at how to prepare for a financial crisis. We’ll look at the importance of being prepared for one and ways to get by….
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