Tag Archives: debt management

We get letters…

Helping people when they are at one of the lowest points in their lives in what we do best at A. Farber & Partners.  All of our staff are dedicated to helping people alleviate the financial pressures they are experiencing … Continue reading →

How To Get Out Of Debt Fast

There’s nothing like worrying about the monthly bills to inject some major stress into your life and your relationships.  You can easily spend more time worrying about your finances than you will about your family… or yourself.  But remember: The sooner you … Continue reading →

Gen Xers Are Racking Up Debt But Not Saving

Gen Xers Carrying Too Much Debt, says recent survey Not that this will come as a surprise to most people, but it was revealed in a recent survey by the Investors Group that Gen Xers (Canadians aged 30 – 45) … Continue reading →

Where have all the full-time jobs gone? And what does it mean for our economy?

Statistics Canada released its employment figures for July today and the news wasn’t good.  Approximately 139,000 full-time jobs disappeared (including the slashing of jobs in the education, finance, insurance, real estate and leasing categories).  Granted, 130,000 part-time jobs were added … Continue reading →

“Don’t Put All of Your Eggs In One Basket”

The concept of spreading around your savings and diversifying, comes from an old adage that most of us probably grew up hearing our parents say:  “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.”    Basically it’s a simple financial … Continue reading →

CIBC Acquisition Could Mean Fewer Choices For Canadians

Today’s Financial Post article on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s acquisition of a $2.1-billion credit card portfolio from Citigroup’s Canadian Mastercard business will firmly intrench the CIBC as the largest issuer of credit cards in the country. Why is that … Continue reading →

Is it possible? Are Canadians STILL not saving for retirement?

I was somewhat surprised to see a piece in Thursday’s Toronto Sun, written by Sharon Singleton, about Canadians and their retirement savings.  Or,  in this case, the lack thereof. Apparently, according to a poll conducted by the BMO Retirement Institute, … Continue reading →