Little Debt on the Prairies Remember the classic TV show, Little House on the Prairie? It was the adventures of Laura Ingalls, or Half Pint as she was known, and her family and friends in Walnut Grove. And at the end of the hour her problems were always solved with a little sage wisdom from...Continue reading
6 Tips to Help You Reduce Your Debt in Winnipeg Imagine the freedom of being debt free! No financial stress, no loan payments, no mortgage. But how do people get to that point? It is not an easy road to becoming debt free, but sometimes making small changes can help you get you to your...Continue reading
Ashamed of your debt? 4 steps to get your life back on track! One of the most frequent comments I hear from people who come into my office is how embarrassed they are that they ever got into their debt situation. That no matter how hard they tried to make their payments their balances never...Continue reading
Did having weekly chores as kid keep you from getting out of debt as an adult? Every parent strives to teach their children about accountability, responsibility, and that actions have consequences. The tasks begin simply enough; make your bed and bring in the mail every day and you’ll get an allowance. Ah, the first taste...Continue reading
Spring Break: Your Permanent Vacation from Debt Spring Break is a time when many families take a vacation, get away from it all, and leave their winter woes behind. For a week or two anyway. The kids are excited, days are filled with family friendly activities, and the biggest worry is “did you pack enough...Continue reading
Debt Help: A Prescription for Life Got a headache? There’s a pill for that. Nasty Rash? There’s a cream for that. Muscle Strain? Apply cooling gel. Tummy Troubles? Take an antacid. Cuts and Abrasions? Disinfect and apply a band aid. Living with the long term effects of debt? There’s a cure for that too. When...Continue reading
Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy Deciphered; The Top 6 Phrases You Should Understand Words like “bankruptcy” and “creditor” have made their way into our daily speech, but we still tend to misuse them. Even if you’ve never sought professional advice to deal with your financial troubles, you should know exactly what these phrases mean. The following...Continue reading
Is the Bank Really Trying to Provide You With Debt Help? Is the bank the best place to go for Debt Help? If you live in North York and you’re struggling with debt should you just hop on down to your local bank and speak with the teller, manager, or any other individual at the...Continue reading
What Do You Mean By Debt Consolidation? About once a week I’ll answer my phone and hear the following… “Hi, yes, I’d like to chat with you about consolidating my debts…do you do that?” At this point I know I’m going to have to provide some clarity. I usually suspect the person I’m speaking with...Continue reading
Navigating The “Seize” Of Debt Help Companies Would you agree with me if I said solving debt, no matter through what avenue, needs to be taken as a serious financial decision? That one needs to be informed about every option and what the best solution is for them? Debt solutions are never one size fits...Continue reading
