Archive for March 2016
Fixing Your Credit when the Credit Reporting Agency is Reporting Mistakes
When you have great credit, and obtaining new credit products is a breeze, you probably don’t worry too much about financial stressors as far credit reporting. However, if you think you have (or know you should have) great credit, but for some reason are having trouble obtaining financing, this may be a result of a…
Read MorePrivate Lenders for Personal Loans Can be a Risky Choice
It is a common issue faced by many Canadians: problem credit. With this issue comes another that can make things difficult: problems with credit usually mean fewer options for credit. This is largely due to the fact that most institutional lenders will be more hesitant to lend if you are considered higher risk. What does…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a “Bad Credit Loan” and Why do People Get Them?
You may have heard the terms personal loan, line of credit, credit card and are familiar with these credit products, but as of late you may have also heard the term ‘bad credit loan’. What exactly is a bad credit loan and why do people get them? A bad credit loan is one that is…
Read MoreSmart Money Club: Saving Money at Home During March Break
March Break is almost upon us, and that means the kids will be home and looking to be entertained. For some families this may mean a vacation away or a week filled with daily activities. However, if you are more concerned with saving money than shelling it out, we’ve got some ideas to help with…
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