Debt Management

Time for a financial wellness checkup?

Categories: Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Saving Date: September 21, 2020

Four trouble areas, and how a planner can help

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns have created plenty of financial stress for individuals and families. Temporary or even permanent income loss has been only partially mitigated by relief programs, such as the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). In any case, these programs are not permanent and will be wound down eventually. Feeling stressed? This is a good time to take stock of your situation with a financial wellness check in four key areas.

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What you should know about your credit score

Categories: Financial Planning, Money Management, Personal Finance Date: August 22, 2019

What’s in it, who can see it, and why it’s important

We often hear financial experts advising people to check their “credit score.” It’s a good idea to do that every year. That will give you an idea of what kind of risk lenders think you are. It can also signal if you’ve been a victim of identity theft and fraud. But very few people actually have a good idea of what a credit score is or how it’s compiled. Here’s my summary of what goes into a credit score, who keeps track, who can see it, and what you can do to raise a low score. READ MORE

6 ways to get your credit card debt under control

Categories: Financial Planning, Money Management, Personal Finance Date: January 22, 2015

Practical strategies for debt relief

If there’s any one item that will suck the life right out of your bank account, shred your budget, and seriously damage your long-term savings goals, it’s debt. And the worst kind of debt is credit card debt. READ MORE