There are a number of life events that can generate an enormous amount of financial stress, and lead us to incur significant and unwanted debt. It may be as superficial as trying to keep up a lifestyle beyond what our income allows, or as life-altering as a failed business, divorce or serious illness.Continue reading

Here’s a true story about a teacher with a 60K salary who couldn’t get ahead because of student loan debt. It’s a sad reminder that education has become a financial chain, rather than head start for many young Canadians. A few months ago, I helped a teacher drowning in student loan debt. The sad thing...Continue reading