When faced with bankruptcy, a family in Ontario wanted to know their options. Here are the 6 steps we recommended, reducing their debt from $57K down to $15K. The bankruptcy situation The financial hardship began when Sara (name changed for privacy) became sick and took a leave of absence from her work. She was away from work for 6 … Continue reading 6 Steps a Family in Ontario Took to Avoid Filing Bankruptcy
One of the biggest obstacles for people to overcome in dealing with their debt is the fear that others may find out you have experienced a financial crisis. As in the article “I am embarrassed by my debt “ by Trevor Glasser overwhelming debt can be not only embarrassing but debilitating and destructive to your … Continue reading The Fear of Dealing with a Financial Crisis
What is a Pay Day Loan? Pay day loans are short term unsecured loans for unexpected cash needs. Usually the loans are intended to be paid back within 2 weeks or by the next pay date. They should be used to cover very occasional emergencies and not for making up the shortfall in monthly budgets. … Continue reading Why You Should Avoid Pay Day Loans
Purchasing a “big ticket item”should be viewed as a long-term goal because it will usually take a few years to save up. BusinessDictionary.com defines a big ticket item as: Items that are of high value such as houses or cars, as well as other expensive products like furniture and appliances. There is no actual dollar … Continue reading Tips on Saving for a Large Purchase
Debt is a major contributor to stress. There is a direct correlation between the epic rise in anti-depressant prescriptions and the percentage of Canadians who find themselves overwhelmed with debt. How Bad is it? This percentage has grown at an alarming rate over the past three decades. It is now estimated that an astounding thirty-five … Continue reading Debt, Your Health & Stress
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