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Is a Consumer Proposal Worth It?
Many years ago, the Government created a second path to deal with debt, but many consumers still don’t know about this choice. It’s called a consumer proposal.
Read MoreCredit Rebuilding Basics, Part 5 — Fine-tuning and Monitoring
If you have already taken the appropriate action steps to rebuild your credit, you should be well on your way to a higher credit score. Now it’s time to fine-tune and build on what you have already accomplished.
Read MoreCredit Rebuilding Basics, Part 1 — What is Your Credit Score and Why is it so Important?
Your credit score—only three digits long, but those three digits have a significant impact on how the rest of the world looks at you. They can dictate your eligibility for loans and other credit, the accommodations you can rent, and it can even affect your employment opportunities.
Read MoreHelping families with high energy prices through the 2020 New Brunswick Home Energy Assistance Program
The New Brunswick government is offering a one-time benefit of $100 to help low-income families with their home energy bills.
Read MoreAre your finances getting off track and out of control?
The earlier you identify warning signs of financial challenges and recognize the driving factors, the easier it will be to address those factors and get back on track.
Read MoreWhat Is The New Brunswick Personal Property Security Act (PPSA)?
PPSA legislation provides a central registry for filing notices of security interests in personal property, allows both individuals and institutions to record their financial interest in personal property (cars, boats, appliances, etc.). Bankruptcy eliminates all of your unsecured debt such as credit cards, bank loans, tax debts, unpaid bills and payday loans. However, secured debts such as vehicle loans, mortgages and home equity lines of credit are typically not included in a bankruptcy.
Read MoreStruggling With Debt Tackle Your Finances Head On
Hiding from the reality of your financial situation will do nothing to improve it. People have a pre-disposition to hide from the truth, particularly when the truth is ugly. Unfortunately, we see this every day.
Read More2016 New Brunswick Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
The New Brunswick government is offering a one-time benefit of $100 to help low-income families with their home energy bills. The government has had similar programs in the past to help families offset some of the cost of heating their residence.
Read MoreDealing With Debts in Collection
Besides all of the harassing phone calls and intimidating letters, these collection accounts have a negative impact on your credit score and your ability to access credit or to own a home.
Read MoreHow to Create a Budget in 5 Steps
We all know the importance of living within our means but according to recent statistics, less than 50% of Canadians use a monthly budget to plan their spending. When putting together a budget plan the key is not to make it complicated or difficult to follow.
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