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Debt Help Blog - Bankruptcy, Budgeting, Credit Counselling & More

Learn all sorts of great ways to manage your money better, solve your debt problems and use your credit more wisely. We also tackle a lot of credit myths and misconceptions. Do you have questions about money management, budgeting or credit? If you need advice or help with your debts email us your questions or chat with us online. We're happy to help.

How to Get a Better Handle on How You Use Credit

High school is a good time for students to start learning about credit. Here are a few things to consider as you look to learn a little more yourselves…

How to Weather the Financial Storms of Life

Life events happen to us all, they can either be positive or devastating. Preparation is the key to surviving these unavoidable life events financially intact...

Checklist for Snowbirds Heading South

As with any travel plans, you’re wise to consider the financial implications of your decision ahead of time, and then prepare accordingly. Here’s a checklist to get you started…

How to Deal with Financial Infidelity

Finding out that your spouse hasn’t been honest regarding financial matters can put a lot of strain on a relationship. While this is difficult to accept, at least the problem is out in the open…

Is Your First Credit Card Getting Out of Control?

While my card isn’t maxed, I’m feeling a little nervous about how I’m going to pay my bill. Can you give me some advice before I become maxed out like my friends?...

Nearing Retirement? How to Get Out of Debt Quickly

What can you suggest as we would like to know how to get us out of debt sooner? If you are serious about getting out of debt sooner, you will need to make some decisions going forward...

Avoid Debt Settlement and Debt Relief Company Scams

3 things you need to watch out for when considering using the services of a debt settlement company.

3 Steps to Get Out of Debt before Interest Rates Rise

It’s become so normal to owe on credit cards, lines of credit and loans that most people don’t know how to live without debt...most have grown up seeing debt as a normal part of living…

What to Expect from Credit Counselling

My friends have made a few comments about their financial situation and I've noticed their bills are piling up, I think they need help. Is this something credit counselling can help with?...