Household debt

This post was originally published on January 20, 2020, and was updated on December 30, 2022. Saving for a down payment feels like it can take …

I’m going to lose weight. I’m going to quit smoking. I’m going to pay off my mortgage. Those are the January vows we make every year.

When faced with financial difficulty, it’s natural to worry about what you might lose if things get serious. If you get so deep into debt that you have to file for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal, … Read More

This is a guest post from Borrowell. “Whatever you do, don’t go into debt!” That, in a nutshell, is what we hear again and again from governments and financial planning experts. It may be good advice, … Read More

Just when we thought there were enough headlines to fill our monthly update, the federal government made an announcement only minutes before the long weekend. Without giving too much away, there are a number of changes being … Read More

For the past four years, Simon and Marielle Boyce have written a blog together, documenting how living a sustainable lifestyle can also be financially sustainable. On Sustainable Personal Finance, the couple has shared the reasons why … Read More