Why Rising Interest Rates are a Huge Wake-up Call for Your Personal Finances

Several years ago, I wrote about the impact of rising interest rates on our personal finances. Market conditions are changing again, and it is time to revisit this topic.   Canadians have enjoyed low interest rates for an exceptionally long time. Many of us have taken advantage of “free” money by borrowing and leveraging our […]

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Could Your Personal Finances Handle A Major Setback

A sudden or unexpected event such as a job loss, major expense or caring for a sick parent could make your personal finances vulnerable. You may temporarily lose sight of the big picture and become reactive or act hastily when you really need to pause, reflect and take stock. Most of us can recover. It […]

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