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Thumbnail for Types of Debt and How to Use them Effectively

In this article we are going to explore some of the main types of debt that are offered to consumers and what the best uses of debt can be. We are often trained to believe that debt is bad and that, if possible, we should have zero debt. While having zero debt allows for peace of mind and an easier lifestyle, it is not necessarily attainable for most, and the reality is that not all debt is bad. Obtaining debt is much like gaining trust, it starts off small and incrementally gets larger as time progresses and more trust is built. 

Thumbnail for Interview with Kelley Keehn on Consumer Confidence, Consumer Protection and Personal Finance

In the fifth episode of The MoneySaver Podcast, we speak to Kelley Keehn, award-winning author, media personality and personal finance educator. We discuss two of her books, She Inc and The Women's Guide to Money, instilling confidence in men and women, consumer protection, where/how to we begin the journey of personal finance.

 

Thumbnail for Interview with Rob Carrick on Robo Advisors, Millenials, Real Estate and Investing.

In the fourth episode of the MoneySaver Podcast, we speak with Rob Carrick, personal finance columnist for the Globe and Mail.  We talk about Boomers, Millenials, your home as an investment, car loans, Robo Advisors and a variety of other personal finance topics.