Financial Pornography?
Payday loans in Canada are financial head shops, selling the illusion of help while trapping people in cycles of debt. Learn why they’re modern loan sharks.
The Most Hideous Financial Image Ever
Payday loans in Canada are the most hideous financial image: sky-high rates, lottery gimmicks, and cash grabs. Discover why they’re a modern loan shark trap.
Greed and Gluttony
Greed and Gluttony are two of the 7 deadly sins, and their reputation is deserved.
Unemployment Up Sharply to 7.2% in January 2009
In early 2009, Canada’s unemployment rate spiked to 7.2%, highlighting the deepening effects of the global financial crisis. This post examines how rising unemployment strains family finances, alters consumer confidence, and reshapes economic forecasts. It… Read More »Unemployment Up Sharply to 7.2% in January 2009
Worse Job Losses Possible
In 2010 TD decided to jack the interest rate on my unsecured line of credit, and it’s rate keeps rising, unfortunately.
