You went into the recent holiday season with your accumulated 2017 debt and you may have spent more than you should have. Now, you’re going head first into 2018 with even more debt.
You went into the recent holiday season with your accumulated 2017 debt and you may have spent more than you should have. Now, you’re going head first into 2018 with even more debt.
At least 70% of new jobs require some form of post-secondary education or specialized training and the price of entry isn’t cheap. Post-secondary costs have steadily risen and continue to rise on a yearly basis.
In this installment of Life & Money Matters, Peter Wouters explores different strategies as well as factors to keep in mind when saving for the cost of post-secondary education.
Post-holiday debt- A familiar word to many Canadians after weeks of shopping, eating and celebrating the season with loved ones. It’s only after the damage is done that we begin to think about proper budgeting. If you are having budgeting problems, you may be doing it wrong. Check out these four common budgeting mistakes that can help you get on the right track for the holidays.
I've written a number of articles on debt. It may not be a popular topic but it is a top concern amongst working Canadians. A recent report entitled; Generation Why!, focused on the top concerns expressed by Millennials. Not surprisingly, 3 out of 10 Millennials said that paying down debt is their greatest financial concern1.
A decade or more of low interest rates has accelerated the habit of supporting lifestyles with credit instead of cash flow resulting in historically high debt levels for Canadian households.
Buying your first home? When your mortgage application is approved, your lender will likely ask if you want to purchase mortgage insurance. Before you say yes, remember you have other options for protecting your family and ensuring your mortgage is paid off, should you die unexpectedly. For many, including millennials, purchasing term life insurance may prove to be the more financially savvy choice. Contact a life insurance advisor before you close the deal to find out which option is best for you.
A critical illness can happen to anyone at any time. Worrying about your finances is the last thing you need, should the unexpected happen.
