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Three questions to ask before taking out student loans
06/09/2022
Melanie Fuller
Lifestyle Debt
If you’re considering taking out student loans or securing financing for your education, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself, and perhaps your loan provider as well, before you jump in.
Read More arrow_forwardFinancial Scams (3 Minute Debt Break)
06/09/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Financial scams have been around for decades. But they seem to have never been as common, insidious and invasive as they are today. It’s easy to assume you’ll never fall for a scam. But we’re all vulnerable, and we can all become victims...
Read More arrow_forwardThe Role of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee
31/08/2022
Olivier Boyd
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
A Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) is an insolvency professional who has been licensed by the Superintendent of Bankruptcy in Canada to help individuals and businesses who are having difficulty paying their debt, administer Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcies...
Read More arrow_forwardSummer Fun List: How to Enjoy Vancouver on a Budget
09/08/2022
Linda Paul
Lifestyle Debt
Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in the Lower Mainland for little or no money. If you need a break from the doom and gloom, check out our list for having some fun on a dime!
Read More arrow_forward5 Tips for Students to Protect Financial Health
08/08/2022
Nicole Polak
Lifestyle Debt
Implementing these five tips for financial health can increase a student’s chance of converting that higher income into greater wealth and security.
Read More arrow_forwardPlanning for Post Secondary (3 Minute Debt Break)
02/08/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Post-secondary education costs money. Depending on the program, sometimes a lot of it. But there are steps every student can take to prepare for these costs and minimize the future financial impacts of pursuing a higher education.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat happens after I file for a Consumer Proposal?
28/07/2022
Pierre Madore
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
What happens after you file the paperwork and your Consumer Proposal goes into place? And, more importantly, how can this process help you go from overwhelmed by debt to mastering the art of credit management?
Read More arrow_forwardLooking for the right Licensed Insolvency Trustee? Here’s why being local matters
18/07/2022
Grant Bazian
Debt Solutions
Lifestyle Debt
Until March 2020, there was no such thing as a virtual insolvency proceeding, unless you lived in a remote area. If you wanted to file a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal, you had to meet with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in person.
Read More arrow_forwardWhy Having a Family Budget is Important (3 Minute Debt Break)
15/07/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Dealing With Debt as a Business Owner
04/07/2022
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
While taking on business debt is not inherently bad, like all debt, you must approach it from a prudent and practical standpoint.
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