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Living with Covid-19 and your Finances

Living with Covid-19 and your Finances

Covid-19 and your Finances Two types of emergencies exist that can impact your financial situation. The first type of emergency is when you suddenly have to pay a large unexpected expense (i.e. car repair). The second type of crisis is when your income is unexpectedly...
Canadian Debt Skyrockets – Are You Feeling the Pinch?

Canadian Debt Skyrockets – Are You Feeling the Pinch?

Recent news reports have indicated a troubling situation for Canadian consumer debt. For the first time ever, Canadians have more than $100 billion in credit card debt, according to TransUnion Canada. Forecasts also predict that the average Canadian’s non-mortgage...
How Debt Affects Mental Health

How Debt Affects Mental Health

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day – a day that creates awareness around mental health initiatives. This topic is so important, particularly when it comes to finances, as money problems and mental health are often interconnected. Debt frequently triggers stress, which can...
The Bank of Canada Interest Rate is Staying the Same for the Rest of 2019

The Bank of Canada Interest Rate is Staying the Same for the Rest of 2019

Start Your New Year’s Financial Planning Early! The Bank of Canada interest rate is officially staying at 1.75% for the rest of the year. On December 4, 2019, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced the interest rate would remain the same for another month. This marks no...
One Year of No Change to Canadian Interest Rate: What It Means for Your Finances

One Year of No Change to Canadian Interest Rate: What It Means for Your Finances

The Canadian interest rate has officially gone one year without any change. On October 30, 2019, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced the Canadian interest rate will stay at 1.75% for another month. This rate was set on October 24, 2018, marking one year of holds. While...