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Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?

Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?
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Five money hacks to reduce credit card debt

Five money hacks to reduce credit card debt

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How long do debt collectors try to collect in Canada?

How long do debt collectors try to collect in Canada?
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I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand their obligations—and their options—after cosigning on a loan.

I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?

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Should you withdraw from an RRSP to pay bills?

Taking money from your RRSPs early to pay for debt has implications, including taxes, the loss of growth in...

Should you withdraw from an RRSP to pay bills?
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Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?

Having debt isn’t necessarily a problem. But the size of your debt and your history of repayment could affect...

Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?

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Watch: Does debt impact your mortgage application?

Watch: Does debt impact your mortgage application?
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Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

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Canada’s climbing debt-to-income ratio: what you need to know

We break down what the debt-to-income ratio means—for the nation’s financial health, and for yours.

Canada’s climbing debt-to-income ratio: what you need to know

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