Are you planning on getting married, but worried about how the credit card debt, auto loans, or student loan debt you or your partner currently carry will affect your relationship? It’s no secret that money is one of the things that couples fight about most. According to a study by Money Magazine, 70% of couples…
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Got credit card debt? How about personal loans, home equity lines of credit, or auto loans? If you do, the cost of servicing your debt may increase in 2018. Bank of Canada has already increased interest rates to 1.25 in January, up from 1 percent. This might not seem like a huge jump until you…
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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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I know what you’re thinking – summer seems way too far away to be worrying about what lies ahead. However, that is exactly why you need to start planning and prepping for any upcoming expenses for your summer vacation. Not unlike Christmastime, summer travel and events can end up being just as costly. Wedding season…
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Some people feel very anxious when they’re in debt and want to pay it off as soon as possible. But if you have a lot of debt or if you have many different types of debt, then you might be confused as to which debt you should pay off first. The first thing that you…
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We all know the cost of getting married is expensive. But have you stopped to think about how the cost of breaking up can be even more? Many couples don’t consider the financial consequences when they call it quits on their marriage. Without a doubt, you should never stay with someone just to save money,…
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Money is one of the major reasons couples fight. A study out of Utah State University found that couples who fight frequently about money are more likely to get divorced. That’s compared to any other issue they might fight about, child rearing, their love life and household chores (as an example.) Before your relationship moves to…
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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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Every financial situation is unique and unlike others experiences, which is why every piece of information you can absorb during debt repayment will help. I know, I know, you’re tired of hearing the same old instruction from the same old places. So instead, we decided to see what others (who have been through similar circumstances)…
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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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