Household debt

Saving for a down payment can take years. Should you borrow money to make a down payment? Would it help or hinder you in the long run?

Memo 1: A (temporary) rate hold from the US Fed A surprise pause from the US Federal Reserve (the American counterpart to Canada’s central bank) …

I’m going to lose weight. I’m going to quit smoking. I’m going to pay off my mortgage. Those are the January vows we make every year.

When faced with financial difficulty, it’s natural to worry about what you might lose if things get serious. If you get so deep into debt that you have to file for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal, … Read More

This is a guest post from Borrowell. “Whatever you do, don’t go into debt!” That, in a nutshell, is what we hear again and again from governments and financial planning experts. It may be good advice, … Read More

Just when we thought there were enough headlines to fill our monthly update, the federal government made an announcement only minutes before the long weekend. Without giving too much away, there are a number of changes being … Read More