Debt Prevention
The key to creating a sustainable budget is balance and flexibility. In this blog, learn about what defines a need and a want, and how to use the 50-30-20 rule to create a budget that will work for you.
Do you ever wonder if the debt you have accrued is more than you can handle? Or what is considered a ‘normal' debt-to-income ratio of someone in your financial situation? Find out more in this post.
Should you consolidate credit card debt with a home equity line of credit? Find out how a home equity line of credit works and if it’s really the right choice for you.
Do you have a financial goal and are struggling to stick with it? We explain differences between setting goals vs systems, and the benefits of using a system approach to get yourself out of debt.
Learning how to successfully avoid debt is an important step towards having a financially stable life. We asked our team of experts for their input and they came up with 52 easy-to-use tips for avoiding debt!
Is someone you love asking you for a loan? How can you tell if you are financially stable enough to help them or not? Doug Hoyes explores this topic and provides a real-life story from a client.
Credit card use has increased across all demographics in Canada. In this blog find out how one of our clients fell into debt using credit and learn 7 signs that signal you're in credit card danger.