Direct debits can be used for any monthly payment. This can be anything from paying off your credit card debt to a phone bill, even a car loan. Setting up a direct debit is the complete opposite to setting up a direct deposit. With a direct deposit you are authorising money entering the account from […]
For years I knew that one day my Dad would kick me off the car insurance. That day has come, and I have been doing diligent shopping, quality, and price comparisons to help me make a decision.
I just saw a commercial advocating bankruptcy as a good option if you are in trouble with your debts. That is misleading and far from the truth. The fact of the matter is that bankruptcy is a serious issue and can have serious implications that impact you for decades.
Like all of you, I sometimes feel frustrated with my financial progress. We read big numbers about compound interest, saving, investing, and having a better future. Some days, however, we look at our accounts and feel like we are not making progress. I have a few methods to overcome financial frustration that I want to share with you.
Debt addition is a real thing. Unlike drugs, it is not a chemical dependency. It is more like a food addiction, it is a mental state where you cannot conceive living another way. It is a very real and very serious issue around the world, but particularly in North America.
Everyone knows that credit cards come with a certain amount of fees. That’s to be expected; it’s part of the way the credit process works, and there’s not a lot consumers can do except comparison-shop for the best deals.
