Debt

• Alberta homeowner faced with roadblock of someone else’s debt

  A woman who purchased a home three years ago says she hasn't been able to get much a needed loan due to a nearly $15,000 debt on her land title that belongs to the previous owner.

  Consumer

  Jul 13
  
• ‘Spend wisely’: Advice from Okanagan experts as Bank of Canada raises key lending rate

  The Bank of Canada says it took the measure as it tries to fight out-of-control inflation. 

  Money

  Jul 13
  
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• Atlantic Canadians making more cuts as interest rates rise, data shows

  According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted quarterly by Ipsos, six in 10 Atlantic Canadians say interest rate increases have impacted them.

  Money

  Jul 11
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• 1 in 4 homeowners say rising mortgage rates could push them to sell: survey

  Rising interest rates could push roughly one in four homeowners to a point where they have to sell their homes, according to a new survey.

  Money

  Jun 13
• Dealing with debt: Experts break down ways to manage as Canadians struggle

  Many Canadians are struggling with debt. Experts gave Global News their best advice on how to manage debt, cautioning more will likely struggle in the months to come.

  Money

  Jun 2
• Returning workers must create financial strategies to cope with increased costs

  Financial expert gives tips on how to get out of debt and start setting financial goals

  Economy

  May 22
• Angus Reid poll suggests half of Canadians feeling outpaced by rising living costs

  The poll results show that one-third of respondents say they have too much debt, with Saskatchewan showing the highest figure in Saskatchewan at 51 per cent.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• One in three Canadians struggles with non-mortgage debts, Credit Counselling Society says

  “About a third are saying their finances are in the worst shape (than before the pandemic)," said Scott Hannah, Credit Counselling Society's president.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• Roughly half of Canadians financially insecure as debt confidence hits record low: report

  The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index found the twin stressors of holiday spending bills coming due and the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic has Canadians feeling squeezed.

  Money

  Jan 17
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• Consider a New Year’s resolution to freeze your spending in January and reset your financial habits: experts

  A January spending freeze can be the cleanse that resets your habits and enable you to consider what you truly value while setting new future goals.

  Money

  Dec 29, 2021