You might remember a press release issued a few weeks back by RateSupermarket.ca about how Canadians are worried about personal debt levels. We thought we’d go one step further in analyzing the poll results and have pulled together an inforgraphic showing just how bad our credit card debt denial has become and exactly which provinces are ignoring the truth.
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The self-employed (including small business owners) have always had a hard time getting mortgages. And pity those who’ve gone through a divorce, which can hurt in countless ways. A friend recently revealed that when she first separated from her husband, she had no credit rating. Here’s what to do when you don’t qualify for a mortgage.
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As the saying goes, the only sure things in life are death and taxes. And, unfortunately, the former won’t allow you to escape the latter. If you’re self-employed, for example, and die still owing outstanding installment payments, the Canada Revenue Agency will come to collect from your estate if your family doesn’t take care of it first. But what happens to your other debts, like your mortgage and credit cards, when you die? Here’s an overview.
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Experts will tell you your debt-to-income ratio is one of the best ways to gauge your financial position. The media often quotes the Bank of Canada saying Canadians are at dangerously high levels of debt at 153 per cent. But what does that mean? I’ve spent dinner parties arguing how to properly calculate debt to income ratios and how much is too much. There are many schools of thought on how to asses your financial health. Here are a few.
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Like most of us, you probably pledged to lose a little weight, get more active, and to get a better grip on your finances this year. Unfortunately, resolutions are much easier made than kept. If you’ve made a money-related resolution, but are having trouble staying on track, you might just need a little motivation. Below, I’ve provided a list of this year’s must-reads.
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