When bills start piling up it’s easy to think you’ll never be debt free again. But never say never. Bruce Sellery explains how to get your finances back on track.

This weekend, the runner-up party in the recent Greek election, Syriza, seemed to rule out joining with New Democracy and PASOK to give them a majority in parliament. Instead, Syriza cheekily invited a smaller rival left-wing party, Democratic Left, to…

Financial Independence is not about getting rich quick but about getting rich slowly and surely.

On mobile payments, Toronto’s caviar condo boom, retirement needs and the top three ways to buy bonds.

No one ever thinks they’ll have a problem with debt, until they do. But when creditors start calling, it’s time to ask for help.

In the context of student protests over Quebec tuition fees, my friend Luan Ngo has just written a very informative blog post on Quebec’s fiscal situation.
While I encourage readers to read his full post, I do want to use the present space to make ment…

Michael Hudson asks: “In light of the enormous productivity gains since the end of World War II – and especially since 1980 – why isn’t everyone rich and enjoying the leisure economy that was promised?” The answer (per Hudson) is painfully obvious, but bears repeating (ad infinitum): What was applauded as a post-industrial economy has [...]

In the context of student protests over Quebec tuition fees, my friend Luan Ngo has just written a very informative blog post on Quebec’s fiscal situation. While I encourage readers to read his full post, I do want to use the present space to make mention of three important points he makes: -On a per [...]

the dipper grit alliance in Ontario has led to a credit downgrade. Considering the hundreds of billionsOntario owes, this may cost Ontario taxpayers a bundle. Ontario needs to be rid of the corrupt and incompetent dalton and his gang.

Last Friday, I blogged here about the Quebec student protests.  Subsequently, I was invited to appear on 580 CFRA News Talk Radio, with hosts Rob Snow and Lowell Green. I should note that Mr. Green is the author of several books, including: -How the Granola Crunching, Tree Hugging Thug Huggers are Wrecking our Country; -Mayday [...]

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has put Canadians on notice about taking on too much debt, but is anyone listening?

On looming interest rate hikes, pump rage, Sears Canada’s new return policy and why losing the lottery makes you rich.

Paying off a massive credit card bill is a daunting task, but Bruce Sellery says it can be done with the right plan of attack.

On ethical financial advising, soaring consumer debt levels and understanding company pension plans.

“When you write a hit song for Céline Dion or Sarah Brightman, it gives back to you in perpetuity.”

On Canadians finally heeding debt warnings, a new virtual currency and tough penalties on tax cheats.

The Macleans.ca team has put together a special budget page with interactive charts on…

We are wired to over-spend even though it inevitably leads to debt.

Is it time to lock in your mortgage? Who are the most indebted Canadians? Why is inflation worst in Ontario?