Consumer Finance Tips

Navigating the emotional and financial minefield of divorce is one of the toughest things you’ll ever do. Here’s a somewhat disheartening and sobering fact: the divorce rate in Canada has doubled from that of the early 70s. While the legalities of getting a divorce may have become somewhat easier in the past 30 years, the [...]

What do you worry about most when it comes to your finances and debt or your credit card repayments? It seems that men and women have different outlooks and think differently about their finances. A survey was carried out to see whether men and women thought differently or the same about their finances. Women tend [...]

Marriage is a wonderful thing, but planning the wedding is a difficult task. The coming together leaves many things as an afterthought to the wedding. Each has their own credit cards, checking accounts, and utility bills. Hopefully, neither has a lot of debt. Most people do not think about finances when they are getting married. [...]

It’s important to plan for your financial future beforehand so you have idea of what to expect. Once you get married, most newlyweds’ open a joint checking/saving accounts Below is a list of 4 easy steps to take when determining your financial future. Step 1-Determine your net worth Net worth is the difference between assets [...]

All tsunamis, hurricanes and medical atrocities aside, there’s more to crisis proofing deadly and financial catastrophes. In the realm of protecting one’s family from the devastation of financial dire straits, a simple plan starts with a budget. If only the American family learned to spend significantly less of their income, financial crises would almost become [...]

In the world of finances it is all about managing debt to maximize one’s buying power. Since a consumer’s credit score has a direct correlation on any financing or loan authorization, reviewing the accuracy of a credit report is a consumer savvy. Consequently, managing one’s personal finances for a better credit rating is critical. Did [...]

You may find it difficult to manage finances together when you’ve been acustom to managing your finances alone. But when you become part of a couple, many things change, and your finances are no exception! Some couples take the traditional path of blending all their money together, however today more and more couples are deciding [...]