Many Canadians rely on credit cards for emergency funds. Is this a good idea? Doug Hoyes explores whether credit cards are OK to use in an emergency and whether to pay off credit card debt or create a rainy day fund.
Do you have a financial plan in case any unexpected life events occur? Doug Hoyes discusses your financial risk, how to reduce potential financial trauma and how you can eliminate any financial weaknesses.
Every age brings its own financial stresses. In this guide we explain why it’s important to avoid debt at every stage of your life and how to manage your debt wisely from your 20s to your 60s.
A large and unexpected cost can throw a wrench into your budget or cause you to turn to high cost debt. Explore how even a small emergency fund can help your finances.
Carrying unpaid debts into your retirement is a high risk financial strategy. We explain how to deal with your debts sooner and have a strong financial preparedness plan before you retire.
Learning how to successfully avoid debt is an important step towards having a financially stable life. We asked our team of experts for their input and they came up with 52 easy-to-use tips for avoiding debt!
Your money behaviour impacts what type of borrower you are. We show you if you are a pay in full, saver, fee payer or payday loan borrower, and why it's important to know.
Your 30s and 40s are filled with significant milestones, which can result in accruing debt if you aren’t prepared. Find out ways you can deal with these milestones and keep your credit under control.
There is no question there are different pressures when it comes to managing your finances than 20 years ago. Yet there are still some good money habits we can adapt from what worked for the past generation.
Are you raising children in a single income household? We explore a case report from one of our clients in this situation and provide you with 5 steps to create a successful budget for your family.
Learning how to make good financial choices as a millennial will benefit you in the short and long term. Our guide shows you how to save money, manage student debt, build a credit score and more.
Being prepared for unexpected life events like illness or accidents is really important when it comes to personal finances. Learn about life and health insurance, and which is the best plan for you.
Are you struggling with your finances and your kids are starting to pick up on it? In this blog, we offer our insights on how you can involve your children in debt conversations using 4 simple tips.
Credit is so much easier to get today and so many companies have entered the fray. Ted Michalos explains why lending is such a big business and what to look for before you take on more debt.
To make good financial decisions, you need a decent understanding of financial literacy. Doug Hoyes explains a few basic concepts about credit and borrowing to help you avoid overwhelming debt.
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