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Financial Issues Facing Seniors
Financial Crisis or Not? Financial Issues Facing Seniors by Stephen Boale, CIRP (Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional) During
Avoiding Holiday Spending Woes
Holiday over-spending is a hot media topic in the ramp-up to Christmas. Winnipeg Free Press writer Geoff Kirbyson quotes me in his article
Holiday Spending Tip – Make a List
It's that time of year when spending can get totally out of hand. I recently was asked to give some advice for a newspaper article on how to manage
New regulations coming on pre-paid credit cards
The Canadian Press says the Canadian federal government is bringing in new regulations on pre-paid credit cards. According to their sources, in the
Canadian Consumer Debt Up
Canadian consumer debt is up again, jumping 5.4 per cent from a year ago. In the 3rd quarter of the year, total consumer debt in Canada rose to
Consumer Debt Highest in Vancouver
Did you know that the average consumer debt in Vancouver is the highest in Canada? A new report shows average consumer debt, excluding mortgage, at
Why see a Trustee First?
Canadian household debt is at an all-time high. This means that the average Canadian is struggling, not only to meet their basic living expenses, but
Being Harassed by a Collection Agency
If you're being harassed by a collection agency in Canada, you'll want to read this article from the CBC.ca. One agency has recently been fined