Renting that first apartment can be an exciting experience, but dealing with bad credit is a trying one. It is extremely difficult dealing with bad credit when you're looking for an apartment, or home for rent. We will tell you that finding approval for a home rental can vary depending on what part of Canada you're within. Markets like Toronto are very different from Vancouver. If you have strong …

Stockpiling is a very common practice, but will it work for you the way you expect? The first tip to start saving money stockpiling on groceries is to only get those things you know you're going to use--it makes sense, right? Within just a few months you can have a nice stockpile of necessities and groceries! There are rules to maintaining your stockpile as well--so the money you spend will …

Becoming a homeowner, mobile or traditional, is a big step. If you've been renting and are ready to become a mobile homeowner, the last thing you want to hold you back from this dream is your credit score.

Everyone makes financial mistakes, but some can hit your credit score hard. Credit scores have a huge role in most financial decisions you will ever have to make as a Canadian. You …

Finances can be confusing to many young Canadians across British Columbia --and stressful, I know this personally. It is never easy admitting mistakes we might have made in the past, especially when it comes to your money and spending--but it is the only way you can really transform for the better.

Now, it is common to make money mistakes in your 20's and 30's, and even sometimes into your more …

Yes, credit cards can be useful financial tools if they are used responsibly--unfortunately, credit cards are highly mishandled, everyday and all across the globe.  Too many see these as a means to an end, or a reason to splurge on those things they wouldn't ordinarily have considered purchasing.  Furthermore, financial experts find that too many turn to credit cards to support their monthly living expenses, something that is a financially …

Living in your twenties is not what it used to be, and in no way is it easier.  In fact, thinking practically, living on your own in your twenties has become quite challenging.  Many young Canadians have actually returned back home, finding the financial strain too much to handle.  

Balancing finances, work and school is hectic--but having to struggle just to keep the lights on is not something 20 somethings …

That low credit score ruins everything, doesn't it? For so many Canadians, low credit scores can be a chain holding you back from getting lower interest rates, and even worse, better financial opportunities. Asides from making it difficult to buy a home or rent a nice place for yourself, a bad credit score can even keep you from landing a decent job.

While this may appear unfair, it's how things …

Are you simply drowning in #debt ?  If it's taking more than half of your income to manage your debt you might not be in control of your finances the way you really believe you are.  If Canadians are going to learn how to manage debt responsibly they have to educate themselves on how to build and manage a responsible budget. When you carry too much debt on your plate …

Understandably, financial planning may not be the priority for many Canadians during the holiday season. Most shoppers spend the highest amount of money during this time of the year, often overlooking their budget and spending beyond their means. That's why the demand for cash loans rises exponentially during these times.

Many people take out short-term loans without even knowing the cost of taking a loan out. This leads to …

Keeping your credit report tidy and organized is critical to your financial portfolio.  You don't want to sweep financial errors under the rug as you would a dust bunny.  Instead, do your very best to pay off debt before it escalates and tarnishes your financial future.

Have you been searching for reliable ways to improve your credit score? Today, your credit score is everything.  This impacts your ability …