If you are married and need to claim bankruptcy, you may be concerned as to how your assignment into bankruptcy will affect your spouse. If your spouse is joint on a co-signed debt, then a creditor can legally pursue your spouse for repayment of that debt even if you file for bankruptcy. The only assets included in a ...

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The time that you spend as a student can be fun and exciting, but if you have borrowed a lot of money to get through school, the time comes when you must repay those loans. It is important to pay these off as fast as you can so they are not looming over your head and collecting interest for years into the future. Here are 7 ...

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It can be a challenge to live on a budget when you have a large family, but it can be done. All it takes is careful planning and being aware of where your money goes. The starting point is to gather all of your bank statements, monthly expenses and income together and get those numbers down on paper so you can have a thorough ...

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When you plan to purchase a home, it is important to know what you can afford. In Canada, you need a minimum down payment of 5% to purchase a house. Some lenders will offer you a mortgage without a down payment, however if you have not been able to save money for a down payment, it could be an indication that you cannot ...

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