They’re baaaaaaaaaak. Kids all around the country are heading home after the final school bell of the year. Now that the rugrats are home for the summer season, it’s up to you to keep them entertained for the better part of 2 months. While you’d like to take the kids on roller coasters, through every…
DetailsWith summer warmly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your energy bill – and how you can be the most effective. Remember those times in the winter when you bumped it up a few extra notches? Well, if you did it at the expense of ‘not spending as much in the summer’ it’s now…
DetailsIn order to create a long lasting impression in the start of your relationship to your client you need to want for them the experience you desire for yourself. You would want all of your concerns addressed with an agreeable resolution. You would want your questions replied with explanatory answers. You wouldn’t want to feel…
DetailsAs a reader of this site (along with many average Canadians), there is a good chance you are working on getting rid of some debt. As you responsibly rid yourself of the red section of your financial spreadsheet, here are some killer habits to avoid. While there are many out there, here are the top…
DetailsDo you have issues with personal debt? Well, you are definitely not alone. Average personal debt in Canada is on the rise – going up five percent over the past three months than the same period last year. This was reported by CBC at the beginning of this month. Canadians are spending more, and letting…
DetailsThe Fraser Institute (some of the smartest money researchers in Canada) just released a report stating that Monday, June 6, 2011 was ‘Tax Freedom Day’. That means in a fictitious situation, all of the money you earned from January 1, 2011 until this past Monday would have gone to the Canadian Government via taxation –…
DetailsLately there has been a ton of US debt settlement companies offering their service in Canada, the American debt relief landscape has become saturated with competition, bad actors and political obstacles. So now many of these unethical companies are looking for greener pastures here in Canada. To date, I am aware of the following American…
DetailsFor this upcoming Fathers Day, this one goes out to the dads reading this – and, no, I’m not asking to borrow the car. In preparation for the ties, partially mowed lawns or shaving sets you’re going to get this weekend, here’s a great tip to get your kids onto the right financial track: get…
DetailsSometimes, the toughest part of getting out of debt, is knowing where your money goes. It can happen easily: you get paid, get some groceries, pay some bills, and all of a sudden, your cash is gone. There are a million little expenses along the way, so it’s important to zero in on the ones…
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