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• Forget payday loans, this is Canada’s new generation of high-interest loans

  Anti-poverty advocates say a growing number of low-income Canadians is borrowing through personal loans that are much bigger, and more loosely regulated, than payday loans.

  Money

  Oct 23, 2021
  
• CERB repayment: What are your options if you can’t afford it?

  The CRA said it will work with taxpayers who can't afford to repay the CERB they received amid the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 'on a case-by-case basis.'

  Money

  Jan 14, 2021
  
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• What to do if your mortgage deferrals are almost over and you can’t pay

  Your options will depend on your situation, two experts say.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2020
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• By the numbers: How to reduce your debt when you can’t repay

  There are three main options: here's how they work.

  Money

  Sep 7, 2019
• Ipsos poll finds half of Canadians don’t trust professional help with debt — experts say there’s a reason

  Many debt-help companies are loosely regulated.

  Money

  Aug 10, 2019
• 5 signs you need help with your debt

  These are usually the points of no return, according to experts.

  Money

  Feb 21, 2019
• Bankruptcy scores: Why lenders may turn you down despite a good credit score

  Lenders have been using bankruptcy scores for years, but few borrowers know about them.

  Money

  May 4, 2018
• Some Canadians would sell an organ to get rid of debt, survey shows

  Debtors are more willing to give up restaurants, vacations and the right to vote than to seek professional help over debt woes, the same poll shows.

  Money

  Mar 13, 2018
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• Here’s what happens to $1K in credit card debt when you make only minimum payments

  Even a "small" carryover balance will burn a hole through your pockets.

  Money

  Feb 16, 2018
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• 6 simple steps to get out of credit card debt

  Haunted by your credit card bills? You need a plan.

  Money

  Jan 24, 2018