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7 – Debt and Housing Costs in This High Inflation Market

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The rising cost of homeownership in Canada is affecting the rental market. The cost of rent is heavily influenced by housing affordability and the amount of rental units available. This is the making of a perfect storm that can lead to an increased debt load just to keep a roof over our heads. When your living expenses are increasing it’s important to know where your money is going. Now is the time to take a deep dive into your expenses to find out how much debt you are accruing.

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6 – Using Home Equity Loans to Pay Off Debt

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Very few people could have predicted the pandemic housing boom in Canada over the last year and a half. Homeowners have found that the equity in their homes has increased substantially. This has led many to wonder if they should utilize that equity to pay down their debts. But where do you start and what are the different options available to you?

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5 – How to Avoid Payday Loans

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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown millions of Canadians into financial distress. Many have been forced into taking on high interest or payday loans without knowing the consequences. Licensed Insolvency Trustee Matt Fader tackles the subject of payday loans.

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4 – How to Plan for Retirement

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While some people may be concerned that they will not be able to retire the way they intended – the steadfast advice is: plan, plan and then maybe plan some more. Even in this changing environment, having a financial retirement plan is still relevant in these changing times. Today’s podcast features Matt Fader, Licensed Insolvency Trustee with Allan Marshall & Associates. Matt talks about assessing what you want your retirement to look like and what you need to do to get there.

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3 – How to Avoid Credit Card Debt

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We are living in precarious financial times. The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have been felt by all Canadians, many finding themselves deeper in debt. In today’s podcast Jillian Taylor-Mancusi, Licensed Insolvency Trustee with LCTaylor, talks about one of the most common forms of unsecured debt – credit cards.

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2 – Consumer Proposals vs Bankruptcy

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The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone. Many Canadians are carrying more debt than they can handle and are exploring all the options that may be available to them. In today’s podcast, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Jillian Taylor-Mancusi, looks at two of the most popular debt relief options. She explains the difference between filing a Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy.

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Derek L. Chase & Associates - Bankruptcy and Consumer Proposals

1 – Bankruptcy During Covid-19

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The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadians have varied wildly. Some have thrived while others are hanging on by a thread. Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Derek Chase, talks about the financial challenges that many are facing and what options Canadians with overwhelming debt have.

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Sit Tight, Debt Matters Podcast Launching Soon

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Debt Matters Podcast is a forum dedicated to discussing consumer and household debt and strategies and ways of dealing with uncontrolled or problematic debt. We are launching our first episode soon. Stay tuned for updates!

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