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How to Tackle Credit Card Debt & Save Thousands of Dollars

Posted on January 5th, 2011
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Q: Each year, I resolve to tackle my credit card debt and I never seem to get anywhere. What can I do to start the new year off right?

A: While it might only have taken a short time for your debt to add up, it will take much longer to pay off. Start by listing how much you owe and how much interest you are paying.

Should you buy your next big screen TV in Canada?

Posted on November 8th, 2010

Q: My best friend and I have a bet going this year on who can get the best deal for a 50-inch, flat-screen TV. I bet him a large coffee that I could get my TV cheapest in the U.S., and he thinks that he'll get a better deal in Canada. Who's going to come out holding the cards?

A: I'm glad to hear that you are only betting a coffee given the money you both will spend on new TVs! There are a few things to consider when you're thinking about making a purchase such as this south of the border:

Don't let your worst financial fears become your reality

Posted on October 6th, 2010

Q: I am a mature woman and I've just got divorced for the second time. My children are on their own. Money was an issue during my first marriage, and I didn't realize how big an issue it was in my second marriage until it ended, too. Now I'm looking at how many years I have left until retirement and the cobwebs in my savings account only tell half the story. My debts are pretty high, and budgeting seems like such a chore when all I can do is manage from one paycheque to the next. Can you help me?