Tag: budgeting
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7 Tiny Lifestyle Changes That Could Save You $10,000 On Your Mortgage
Small financial tweaks and mortgage hacks that could save Canadian homeowners thousands. These 7 tiny changes can cut interest, shorten your amortization, and reduce monthly stress.
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Canadians Now Owe $1.85 for Every $1 They Earn
Feeling like your paycheck disappears the second it hits your account? You’re not alone. According to new data from Statistics Canada, Canadians now owe $1.85 in debt for every $1 of disposable income. That number reflects how fast household debt is rising across the country compared to how slowly incomes are growing. Debt Growth Is…
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Canada now has one of the highest household debt levels in the world
Interest Payments Now Consume Nearly 20% of Income for Some Canadians Canada ranks third globally for household debt among advanced economies, trailing only Switzerland and Australia. This high debt burden impacts Canadians unevenly, with lower-income households bearing the brunt. Impact of Rising Interest Rates A recent study by Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec reveals…
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47% of Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque, according to a recent poll.
The financial landscape for many Canadians is becoming increasingly challenging. Factors like inflation, escalating rent and home prices, rising interest rates, and hefty taxes are stretching personal finances thin. Recent studies indicate that nearly half of the working population in Canada is living paycheck to paycheck. Understanding the Pressure on Personal Finances For many Canadians,…
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