Purchasing a “big ticket item”should be viewed as a long-term goal because it will usually take a few years to save up. BusinessDictionary.com defines a big ticket item as: Items that are of high value such as houses or cars, as well as other expensive products like furniture and appliances. There is no actual dollar … Continue reading Tips on Saving for a Large Purchase
Debt is a major contributor to stress. There is a direct correlation between the epic rise in anti-depressant prescriptions and the percentage of Canadians who find themselves overwhelmed with debt. How Bad is it? This percentage has grown at an alarming rate over the past three decades. It is now estimated that an astounding thirty-five … Continue reading Debt, Your Health & Stress
Banks, credit bureau agencies, hiring agencies, and even peers have done a great job in attempting to tie our self-worth or societal standing to our credit rating. I hear people say to me every day “I want to solve my debt but I don’t want to damage my credit rating”. I fully understand what people … Continue reading A Good Credit Rating vs. Being Debt Free
This is a common theme for people in debt. Unfortunately society seems to make an association between a person’s character and their net worth. Sadly, this is not a fair measure at all as other people don’t know how you got into the situation you are in. Having debt issues does not necessarily reflect on … Continue reading I’m Embarrassed By My Debt
Small business financial assessment Several months ago through my referral network, I was asked to contact a small business client in financial trouble who did not want to go bankrupt. After an initial phone call to assess their financial difficulties, they decided to come into my office and meet me for their free consultation. Upon … Continue reading Small Business Case Study, Kitchener ON
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