You have a tax refund – now what?
Did you just receive your tax refund and you don't know what to do with it? Look no further, we can help you spend it wisely with our tips!..Read full article
Tag: emergency fund
Save money to get rid of debt
If you are struggling with debt management, learning how to save your money can help you manage your debt load in the long run...Read full article
Emergency Funds 101
News of a recession can provide the necessary motivation to rethink your savings strategy. Follow these tips and build an emergency fund that will weather any storm...Read full article
How a TFSA Can Crank up Your Savings
Tax-Free Savings Accounts were designed to help Canadians save, but less than one-third are taking advantage. Here are some need-to-knows about TFSAs to help you get started...Read full article
Tips to prepare for a Canadian recession
Interest rate cuts, a tumbling Loonie, low oil prices, and high household debt has some worried that Canada is facing a deep dark recession...Read full article
Are You Prepared for an Unexpected Job Loss?
Buried in the "steady employment rate" was a massive loss of part-time jobs. Would you be ready for a sudden job loss or reduction in income?..Read full article
Don’t Let Life Events Derail You into Debt
Odds are, you'll encounter a financial emergency at some point in life. It's probably a "when," not "if" situation. Are you taking the necessary financial precautions?..Read full article
Unexpected Expenses: When Life Happens
The majority of Canadians feel comfortable with their debt loads. But what would it take to make them uncomfortable? Unexpected expenses and financial emergencies could do it...Read full article
Budgeting for the New Reality
If a shifting economic reality can catch the Government off-guard, it can catch us too. Here are ways to safe-guard against uncertainty...Read full article
Are You Financially Ready With some Rainy Day Savings?
April showers on are on the way - perhaps it's a good time to save for a rainy day...Read full article
53 per cent of Canadians fail to save money
You might have avoided being pranked on April 1st, but if you're not saving for the future, you're a financial fool...Read full article
Raiding the emergency fund
A recent study has found that Canadians are dipping into their emergency funds for non-emergency reasons. Writer Eric Spence tells readers why this is dangerous and how they can maintain a solid emergency fund...Read full article
A Prescription for Pay-cheque to pay-cheque syndrome
More and more Canadians are saving less and living pay cheque to pay cheque. Consolidated Credit offers some advice on how to break that cycle...Read full article
