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Until a few months ago, I used to think I would be in debt forever. I am only 29 years old, but I’ve acquired a significant amount of debt with my student loan, car loan, mortgage and credit cards. I was stressed.
I have been on my get-out and stay-out-of-debt journey for nine months now and it has been quite the ride. I’ve wanted to quit many times and go wild with online shopping and my credit card, but I’ve managed to restrain myself.
An important thing to include in your budget is an emergency fund. Saving for an emergency before it happens is one way to achieve financial wellness.
Life happens – and that’s true for everyone. Even if you have saved money for spending and retirement, you may still need to borrow for special occasions. Not all reasons for borrowing are bad, and borrowing itself can be done intelligently if you’ve already planned a budget!
You’re considering borrowing money for a major life event. But why are interest rates so high? The answer is inflation. Inflation shows us how the economy is doing and where it is headed.
Did you know that you now have additional protection when dealing with your financial institution? The changes apply to banks, authorized foreign banks, and federal credit unions.
The financial landscape is different than it was several years ago. Interest rates are going up, and many families are tightening their budgets. What happens if you can’t make ends meet and declare bankruptcy?
As you plan for your retirement, you may hear others talk about the three-legged stool. This analogy means that most Canadians have three income sources in retirement.
You can only read so many books, watch so many reruns and plant so many gardens when you’re retired. Frequent globetrotting likely isn’t affordable, either. So, how will you spend the next 15, 20 or 25 years (or more) of the next stage of your life?
Planning for retirement is not a one-size-fits-all recipe. Money is the magic ingredient. But how much money do you really need? Here are some tips to help remove the frustration.