Debt is Not the Problem
That’s right. You heard me. The reason you are reading this blog, the reason you watch Till Debt Do Us Part and Princess, the reason you search this website, is …
Creating a safe haven and secure base
By Joshua Lockhart It’s been a few years since Brene Brown delivered her YouTube sensation TED talk about being vulnerable. She related how for humans, our core need and desire …
Practical Ways To Keep Your Marriage Strong
From my experience, a successful marriage hinges on the following key habits: creating satisfying love and friendship rituals, creating a safe place to discuss issues openly and finally, utilizing good …
The Joneses are BROKE!
By Christi Posner Doesn’t it feel like your neighbours, your family, and your friends are always getting pretty, shiny new things? One day your co-worker has a new iPad, the …
What is the role of the Credit Bureau?
By Betty Burwell, Home Economist Answer: Provincial laws govern credit bureaus so rules and regulations vary. Credit bureaus offer credit history to financial institutions, credit card issuers, retailers and oil companies. …
An Adult with an Allowance
By Christi Posner I am guilty of this. My mom and sister are guilty of this. My co-workers are guilty of this. Someone compliments you on your new pair of …
Tips to Improve Your Credit Rating
Many Canadians don’t realize how important their credit reports and credit scores really are. How good your credit history and score is can determine whether you are eligible for everything …
Rebuilding Credit
By Christi Posner Last week I had an a-ha moment when I pulled my credit report and discovered that my credit score was considered “excellent” for the first time in …
Risk of Frost
By Getty Stewart, Professional Home Economist Its mid-September and the “risk of frost” warnings are being posted by Environment Canada. How do you react? Do you… play the odds and …
The Importance of Aunts
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Many of us have had the pleasure of growing up under the watchful eye of the sister of our dad or mom – an aunt can …
