February 2015 The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual
Inside Payday Loans Article
Global News has published a new article titled " Chequed out: Inside the payday loan cycle". Using info graphics and a first person account, the
Employee or Self-employed. What is the test?
Should employers be cautious? In today’s constantly evolving work environment, being a self-employed contractor is becoming more the norm, rather
The Home Equity Loan/Line of Credit Savior or Curse?
Q. I am thinking of mortgaging the equity in my home to pay debt. Is this a wise choice or just robbing Peter to pay Paul? It has been suggested
Canadian Less Confident in Reaching Financial Goals
A new CIBC polls shows Canadians aren't as confident about their reaching their financial goals as they have been in past years. The poll,
Canadians Say Debt Payoff is a Priority
Despite the continuous growth of household debt in Canada, a new poll says Canadians want to make paying off their debt the #1 priority in
Canadian Household Debt Hits New Level
It's a story that never seems to get any better. The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show that household debt in Canada hit record levels in
Canada’s 30 somethings Most Indebted
An article in Bloomberg looks at a recent Royal Bank of Canada study on Canadians between 35-44. "People in that age bracket had liabilities equal to
Canadian Seniors Carrying Debt Into Retirement
The article in the The Star is headlined: "Seniors Burdened by Rising Debt". It cites a new report by the Vanier Institute of the Family which