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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.

Are Reward Credit Cards Worth It?

How do you figure out if rewards cards are worthwhile? Here are some of the potential drawbacks of using a credit card with rewards...

Do Summer Vacations Leave You Broke? Here's an Idea.

Vacations away from home can cost a lot of money and energy, why not opt for a staycation where you and your family get to relax at home and enjoy day trips close to home?

Should You Rent or Buy a Home?

Is it better to rent or buy a home? Many people ask this question, but often only hear one answer. Keep reading to find out more…

12 Tips to Use a Credit Card but Not End Up in Debt

People often ask us for tips on how to use credit without ending up in debt. Here is a list of some of the tips we give them…

Are Canadians Reckless Spenders?

A study shows that Canadians “are among the most reckless spenders in the developed world.” Many Canadians have felt that Canada is different from the rest of the world, but are we?...

Entitled to Live Beyond Your Means

When we help people with their debts, we always ask them what they think caused their debt problem. People provide us with many different reasons, but the most common reasons…

How is Your Credit Score Calculated?

Ever wondered how your credit score is calculated? We will tell you exactly how credit scores are determined and then allow you to get a rough estimate of what your credit score might look like…

How do Parking Tickets Affect your Credit?

You may have forgotten about your old parking tickets, but have they forgotten about you? Some people think that if they don’t pay their parking tickets and just ignore them, they will…

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Events like Iceland Volcano

How do you protect your finances from emergencies, such as a natural disaster like the Iceland volcanic eruption? To learn more...