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There are many reasons why you may have decided that signing a short-term lease on furnished apartments is a great idea for you to consider. Perhaps you are getting back on your feet after a significant life event, or you may only plan to be in town for a few months or less on business. Regardless of whether you are impacted by these or other situations, you do not want to pay more than necessary to get the apartment that you desire. If you are looking for strategies to get a lower rate on short term rentals, follow these money-saving ...

Do you have a great idea for a startup? Do you think a particular business needs to be opened in your neighbourhood? Do you consider a new online venture to be a gamechanger in your industry? Whatever it is all about, now is the best opportunity to embark upon your entrepreneurial dreams, particularly from a financial point of view. Money has never been this cheap, and creditors are looking just to give their money away. Even if the idea of using credit to launch a business does not sound appealing, you should look at the many different ways of borrowing cash. You ...

If you’re looking for a fast-paced and fun career, you may want to consider working in the airport. There are various types of airport jobs that will allow you to earn a good income, such as working as an airplane pilot or taking a more relaxing clerical position at the airport. Before you apply for a job, it’s important to think about the type of work you’d like to do. Fortunately, there are many different types of airport jobs available for you. These jobs also pay well and allow you to make a comfortable living.View post

Sometimes credit counselling is the only way, short of filing for bankruptcy, is the only way to stop calls and lawsuits from collection agencies. When it comes to your credit, good or bad, of utmost importance to look at all of your available options before you make a decision. One of the steps you should take to improve your credit include verifying your credit counsellor’s licensing and credibility. Read of to learn some of the reasons why you might need credit counselling, and some of the benefits of meeting with a credit counsellor.View post

Debt is a major problem in Canada today. Everyone is sounding alarm, from the central banks to Bay Street, but is anyone heeding their advice? It doesn’t seem like it, according to the data. Here is what we know about the country’s addiction to debt: Total household debt is $2.2 trillion. Canadians owe $1.78 for every $1 of disposable income. Insolvency rates rose 9.2 percent last year. Borrowing costs are ballooning as interest rates gradually rise. Debt growth is roughly 3.5 percent per year – its peak was 6.3 percent in 2017. These are not good indicators of a strong economy. ...

When you have a mortgage, the thought of being able to save money is obviously a tempting one, but it is actually quite possible to do this. It is a lot of money over a long period of time. The sooner it is paid, the happier you will be. In the long run, you can actually shave off several thousand dollars if you do certain things, such as making some changes and perhaps a few sacrifices. To the rich, this may not mean a thing, but for the rest of us, we would jump at it! So, let's take a look ...