What is the cost of living? The term “cost of living” generally refers to the Consumer Price Index. This is an index that the government sets by measuring a standard set of consumer goods. As prices go up, so does the index. If it is going up or down a

Adam and Jay are two young men in the prime of their lives, raising families and working hard at their jobs in the manufacturing industry. They both make a similar wage which is average for their family size in Manitoba. They have each purchased homes reasonable for their circumstances, but

As a society, we have a love/hate relationship with credit cards in Canada. They can be useful tools if used responsibly, but they can lead to financial turmoil if used in the wrong manner. When that happens, we search for credit card debt relief options. Advantages of Credit Cards The

With so many do-it-yourself sites on the Internet and shows on television, it doesn’t seem like much of a stretch to consider a do it yourself Bankruptcy. If you’ve wondered if you could handle the bankruptcy process on your own, the answer is no—you’ll need a trustee.  The law requires

Buy Now, Pay Later – the Traditional Way As Canada celebrates Financial Literacy Month, we would like to delve into the concept of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and its growing popularity among consumers in Canada. Back in the day “Buy Now, Pay Later” was a selling feature used almost