After completing a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal, rebuilding your credit can feel nearly as daunting as getting out of debt. But just a few steps every day will get you where you want to go. The following steps will help you focus on your goals, outline your process and visualize the reward that’s waiting for you at the top.

La parentalité est différente pour chacun. Mais une chose qui est identique pour tous est l'impact sur vos finances. Vous êtes maintenant responsable d'une autre personne qui dépend de vous pour tout. La bonne nouvelle est que vous pouvez commencer à planifier ces changements financiers dès que vous apprenez que vous attendez un enfant — et ainsi réduire les risques de vous retrouver avec une dette que vous ne pouvez pas gérer.

Parenthood happens differently for everyone. But the one thing the same for everyone is the impact on your finances. You are now responsible for a whole other person who depends on you for everything. The good news is you can start planning for these financial changes from the time you find out you’re expecting — and reduce the chances of ending up with debt you can’t manage.

Nobody enjoys being late on bill payments. But unfortunately, it's not always possible to make ends meet. Anyone who has ever been in a position where they're forced to choose between basic necessities and keeping up with their debts understands just how stressful this is. And it only gets worse when creditors begin calling and sending past due notices.

Avec l’économie qui vacille et le chômage qui continue d'être une préoccupation, des milliers de ménages se sont retrouvés à lutter pour faire face à leurs obligations financières. C'est particulièrement vrai pour les familles à revenu unique.

With a wavering economy and unemployment continuing to be a concern, thousands of households have found themselves struggling to make it from one financial obligation to the next. This is especially true for single income families.

The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index indicates Canadians’ confidence in personal finances and debt repayment abilities has reached the lowest level ever recorded.

Lorsque les couples se marient, il existe une obligation légale entre les finances et les responsabilités financières. Mais les couples doivent-ils avoir des comptes bancaires séparés ? Dans de nombreux cas, l’ouverture d'un compte conjoint peut faciliter la réalisation des objectifs financiers collectifs et permettre de mieux mesurer la contribution de chaque conjoint. Mais ce n'est pas sans inconvénient - le plus notable étant la perte d'indépendance financière soitréelle ou perçue.

When couples get married, there is a legal binding of finances and financial responsibilities. But should couples have separate bank accounts? In many cases, setting up a joint account can make achieving collective financial goals easier and measuring each spouse's contributions clearer. But it's not without its downsides – the most noteworthy being a loss of financial independence, either real or perceived.

Often, people are uncomfortable speaking openly about their debt and its impact on their personal well-being. Those who are experiencing credit issues fear that the social stigma of debt may be viewed negatively by family and friends and society in general.