…such as: terms on outstanding debt (e.g., interest rates, repayment periods, conversion features) access to unused credit (e.g., lines of credit) assets pledged as security how the recorded debt amount…
Here’s what we found on "Managing debt"
Saving for long-term goals
…Saving versus paying down debt doesn’t always need to be an either/or situation. One of the main things to consider is how much interest you are paying on your debt,…
Home equity as a source of retirement income survey
…with debt, and plan to use savings to pay it off. One-quarter (24 per cent) of homeowners expect to have debt on their principal residence after they retire, with a…
Other ways to get coverage
…cancer, heart attack or stroke. Creditor insurance for major debts is better than no insurance at all. But, in general, buying individual personal insurance to cover your debts will provide…
Managing money in a second relationship
…math with financial calculators. You may want to try these first: RRSP savings calculator RESP savings calculator Pay down debt or invest calculator Pay off credit cards and debt calculator…
Reducing your estate costs
When you die, your debts must be paid first – before any money or property you leave behind is passed on to your loved ones. There may also be funeral…
Meet Jane Rooney, Canada’s Financial Literacy Leader
…think about for the whole year. The theme of Financial Literacy Month this year is “Managing money and debt wisely: It pays to know!” There are actually five weeks during…
Meet Jane Rooney, Canada’s Financial Literacy Leader
…theme of Financial Literacy Month this year is “Managing money and debt wisely: It pays to know!” There are actually five weeks during the month this year and we’ve set…
What is total cost reporting and how will it work?
…Canada (MFDA). CIRO oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces. The OSC and its counterpart securities commissions in the rest of…
What is risk tolerance in investing?
…can usually take on more financial risk than those with more limited financial resources. Picture these two different scenarios: A young, well-educated investor, with no outstanding debt, who expects to…