By: Cliff Ritter on October 22, 2014

Meet Solange who was approved for a line of credit only a few months before she was scheduled for maternity leave. After leaving the workplace, Solange found herself struggling to make ends meet. She and her daughter moved into a smaller home as they made sacrifices to pay the bills as well as pay back the line of credit.

By: Cliff Ritter on October 22, 2014

Meet Precious who was left with thousands of dollars in debt after leaving school. Precious was the breadwinner for her younger siblings, and struggled to find work. She was expecting a tax return to help keep food on the table, but her outstanding debt took away from her plans.

By: Cliff Ritter on October 22, 2014

Meet Matthew who reminds any cardholder to closely monitor their credit card account. Matthew was charged a fee by his provider despite not using his credit card for a long time.

By: Gary Parkinson on October 17, 2014

Have you seen prices for the latest Halloween decorations? There are some inflatable designs that can cost over $200, and even life size skeletons average between $30 and $70.

5 Car Maintenance Myths Busted By: Lucy Zemljic on October 17, 2014

There are many things your mechanics aren’t telling you, things that can end up costing you thousands of dollars in unnecessary car maintenance.

 

By: Gary Parkinson on October 15, 2014

With Halloween fast approaching, things are starting to get spooky as Canadians prepare for the ghosts and ghouls to come out on October 31.

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By: Thomas Sigsworth on October 10, 2014

Think that last slasher flick you saw was scary? Check out the price tags on many popular Halloween costumes this year! It doesn’t have to be that way though – save money and stay on budget this Halloween with these quick tips. 

 

By: Gary Parkinson on October 8, 2014

It goes without saying that when you’re shopping for a mortgage, one of the most important pieces of the process is to find the lowest rate. Lower mortgage rates mean lower monthly payments and less money spent on interest. Locking in a mortgage at the lowest possible rate can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your loan!

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