It’s a tough headline – more than half of Canadians are $200 away from being financially insolvent! I imagine the grim reality is pretty similar for Americans. The numbers come from an Ipsos poll commissioned …
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Being in Debt is Hard. Being Debt-Free is Hard.
Two statements that are seemingly opposite: Being in debt is hard. Being debt-free is hard. If you had the choice, which one would you choose? I think most people would choose the being debt-free option. …

Is your 2021 Debt Stressing you out and it’s only January?
How are you holding out with your 2021 debt stress levels? Here’s the thing about all the debt you had in 2020. That debt followed you into 2021! Wouldn’t it be nice to start off …

Women and Money: Short-Term Needs and Long-Term Goals
Today’s post is Women and Money: Short-Term Needs and Long-Term Goals. With the coronavirus packing a lot of punches in the form of unemployment or cut hours, we’re constantly re-evaluating our financial goals. Any loss …

28 Lessons I’ve Learned from Judge Judy
Here’s my guilty pleasure: I love watching Judge Judy! Before Judge Judy, I was a fan of Judge Wapner and The People’s Court. My father and I would try to guess who was guilty just …

Being a Single Woman and Dealing with a Bank or Credit Union
It’s hard enough being a single woman and trying to maintain a work/life balance. It’s even harder if you’re a caregiver to a child or an aging parent. Many women deal with low income and …

15 Stupid Money Mistakes
Some money mistakes are more stupid than others, and using credit cards for non-essential items or non-emergencies can put a person higher in debt. We’ve all made mistakes and here are 15 stupid money mistakes …