Diverse financial topics are covered by the personal finance blogs. You’ll find articles about helping teens manage money, what OAS is, how to protect yourself against the high cost of living and tracking your money in challenging times.
Are you afraid you might lose your job? The thought of being unemployed is scary at the best of times. The fear becomes even worse when economic conditions are uncertain as they are now. You may have enough savings to…
No one wants to retire in debt. But if you are one of the growing number of seniors facing this scenario - know you are not alone. If your only source of income is the government funds provided through Canada's…
Life in Ontario is a dream for many people, with its diversity between nature and culture. The province offers thriving cities along with parks, forests, and freshwater lakes. But with inflation in Ontario skyrocketing, many Ontarians have left the province…
If you’re a renter or planning to rent, you’ll probably know how high rents are. The average rent in Canada was $2,005 per month in January 2023. Of course, where you live is a big factor in determining how much…
Financial literacy means having the knowledge so as to develop skills to make responsible financial decisions. Not all of us were taught these skills when we were young but it’s never too late to reassess how we manage our money.…
Are you losing sleep because of debt stress or other financial worries? If so, know you're not alone. Financial anxiety prevents 48% of Canadians from sleeping well. The top three financial concerns keeping people up at night are debt (57%),…
The current interest rate climate might be hard to navigate if you're a borrower or considering borrowing money. In Canada, interest rates were historically low and very stable for years. Suddenly, they have been going up at an alarming pace.…
What is Contributing to Rising Consumer Debt and Insolvencies in Canada? When it comes to what is causing the rise in consumer debt and insolvencies, there is no single answer. Instead, there are several contributors working in concert causing some…
No one likes to budget but you need a way to make sure your bills are paid each month. To successfully manage a budget you need to be somewhat disciplined and stick with it. There is no one right budgeting…
Many Canadians are being pushed to their financial brink, unable to afford the basic necessities. Wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living, and more people are turning to homeless shelters, social services, and food banks in Canada. Food…
