Canada’s household debt back to $1.69 for every dollar of disposable income
The share of household debt to disposable income edged back up in the second quarter of the year. Continue reading
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Vernon cultural centre borrowing would cost ‘average’ household $48 a year
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The figures were released as the regional district gears up for a referendum on borrowing up to $25 million for the new $40-million facility. Continue reading
Overspent this summer? Here are 4 easy steps to recovery
Realistically, you only have until Black Friday to get back on the saddle financially. But it can be done. Continue reading
Manitoba, Saskatchewan residents in ‘toxic relationship’ with their debt, national survey shows
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
A new survey by Credit Canada shows people living in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are more negatively impacted by their debt than the rest of the country. Continue reading
City of Saint John enacts measures to curb borrowing, rein in debt
A new policy could prevent council from contributing to projects the city doesn’t actually own. Continue reading
Nearly half of Canadian seniors have financial worries: report
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A new report shows almost half of Canadian seniors have at least one financial concern and a quarter of them feel they’ll run out of money before they die, Continue reading
Indebted Canadians say they need 40% more income to live debt-free: MNP/Ipsos poll
The poll also shows the provinces where Canadians are most and least likely to say they’d need to make more money in order to be able to stop borrowing. Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Nearly 50% of mortgages in Alberta are up for renewal in 2018
Nearly half of the pre-existing mortgages in Alberta are up for renewal in 2018. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
