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Gas Prices Increasing in the GTA: Tips to Save Money on Gas
With gas prices increasing all the time, it is easy to cast aside those costs as mere necessity. However, every time you fill up, that is money drained from your account. Even though we may need that gas to get from point A to point B, perhaps on a daily basis, that doesn’t mean there…
Read MoreMortgage Refinancing in the GTA: How to Obtain a Mortgage Without Getting Your Spouse Involved
When you’re in debt, finding a viable solution requires looking at the various options available to you. If you own your own home, accessing equity may be one of the best. Often leveraging home equity to resolve financial challenges is a big money saver. When this happens, however, sometimes it can be a pain to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Bad Credit Loans in 1-2-3
When you’re struggling with debt, finding a light at the end of the tunnel can be tough. The stress caused by bills or collection calls can lead to sleepless nights, and the thought of obtaining any kind of financing can be overwhelming. According to an annual CIBC survey, 28% of Canadians planned on making paying…
Read More2017 Tax Deadline is Approaching – Have a Plan for Dealing with Your Tax Debt
We are officially into March now, and that means that the dreaded 2017 tax deadline is fast approaching. April 30th always seems to sneak up on us, and even if your tax filing is easy, that deadline always seems to arrive far sooner than planned. This is even more true if you know that a…
Read MoreWill I Lose My Car in Bankruptcy?
Often, when finances become strained to the point of no return, bankruptcy is a viable option to help relieve stress and clear up a mountain of debt. That being said, bankruptcy requires careful consideration and asking some important questions is critical. One such question is ‘will I lose my car in bankruptcy?’ This week, we…
Read MoreCredit Repair in Canada: What to Do When Your Credit is Beyond Repairing
When you’re stressed about debt, concerned about making your monthly payments, or dreading each and every phone call, it is time to start thinking about getting things fixed up. However, credit repair in Canada can be somewhat confusing, so today we’re hoping to clear some of that confusion up. Part of dealing with bad credit…
Read MoreFix it or Ditch it? Should You Repair or Replace if Your Vehicle is Having Problems
When you rely on your vehicle for everyday use – whether to get to work, to get the kids to school, or to get that weekly list of chores completed, you may take advantage of being able to head out to the driveway, hop in and head off down the road. However, when your vehicle…
Read MoreValentine Budgeting Tips – Romance Your Valentine in the GTA on a Budget
You’re probably thinking about all of the ways that you can show your significant other how much you care about them: candies, flowers, jewelry, etc. This Valentine’s Day, forget about the big spending – money can’t buy love after all. We’ve got the Valentine budgeting tips to help make this year a little less heartbreaking…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Used Car Dealer in 1-2-3
Thinking about buying a new-to-you car? Here are some tips to help you get started! Tips for choosing a used car dealer in 1-2-3 Look for an established dealer with a physical location. This goes without saying. If the dealer is located online only, you don’t have much in the way of options as far…
Read MoreRebuilding Good Credit: Dos and Don’ts
Once you’ve travelled down the path of credit concern – are missing payments, are at or over your limits, are getting collections calls, or have filed a consumer proposal or bankruptcy, you may be thinking that there really is no way to get back. That isn’t the case. Even when it seems as though your…
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