As the city of Barrie, Ontario has been able to see more growth compared to other parts of Ontario it has still had its share of economic hurdles to o...
Using a Home Equity Loan to Buy a Car
Today I have a rather new topic in mind to discuss and while it is not one that we have experience with in our household as of yet, some of my friends...
The Impact of Bad Debt on Relationships
Dealing with debt on your own can be difficult enough without having it invade the variety of relationships in our lives. If I’m being totally honest,...
Education is the Key to Future Money Management
Like many things in life, knowledge is power. Until we go out to get a loan, many of us don’t even know that we may be in a bad credit situation. Part...
Bankruptcy Trustees: Common Consumer Questions
One subject I have not written too much about is bankruptcy. Fortunately, I have never had to file for bankruptcy myself, however I am aware of...
What does Housing Affordability Mean to Someone with Bad Credit?
Across Canada, each year many Canadian residents take steps toward becoming homeowners. This can be both an exciting and a somewhat stressful process....
Want to Manage your Money Better?
Like most of us, we bet you do. Regardless of your debt situation, many of us want to know how to manage our money more effectively so we can clear ou...
Will the Bad Debt Habits of my Partner Impact my Own Credit Rating?
In addition, to the many other financial matters on my mind – I have been wondering lately about how my husband and my individual credit situati...