Nov 24, 2018

If you are out of work or laid-off and need to upgrade your skills to improve your employment potential, how can you do this without incurring more debt? The Ontario government has a Second Career program that offers financial support to retrain for in-demand jobs for those who qualify. On today’s show we talk...

Nov 17, 2018

Indebted Canadians pay at least $24 million a year for what is often unnecessary debt advice. How does this happen? Well, when you have overwhelming debt, you're not just thinking about the money. There's also an emotional element: You're stressed, anxious, and worried about your future. Enter unlicensed debt...

Nov 10, 2018

Being injured or in an accident can have broad reaching financial implications. In addition to the costs of care, you can lose income if you are off work and may incur additional legal costs. Finding ways to recover some of those expenses can help you avoid the debt problems that can occur after an injury. Our...

Nov 3, 2018

This year marks the 8th Financial Literacy Month in Canada, which begs the question: has our financial literacy improved in eight years?  Total household debt is at record highs while personal savings rates are at record lows. I'd say that's evidence that the program is not meeting its core objectives. On today's show...