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Debt Management


Saving for different life stages.
I spoke with Financial Pipeline about how to save for every stage of adult life, from your first job to parenthood and retirement.
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle.
I spoke with The Canadian Press about choosing a credit card that fits your lifestyle, from building credit to negotiating fees and using hidden perks.
Mar 5, 20242 min read


You've just been offered a pre-approved credit card. Should you take it?
I spoke with the Toronto Star about pre-approved credit card offers: how they can boost your credit score, when balance transfers make sense, and why your spending habits matter most.
Jan 7, 20242 min read


‘A dating app for debt.’ For emergency cash, is an online peer-to-peer loan the right way to go? It depends.
I spoke with the Toronto Star about peer-to-peer loans for emergency cash: how they work, who they suit, and the fine print to check before you borrow.
Jun 18, 20231 min read


Why withdrawing early from RRSPs to pay down debt can lead to ‘regret’.
I spoke with The Globe and Mail about the hidden costs of cashing out your RRSP early to pay down debt, and why your savings plan should fit your budget.
Dec 14, 20222 min read


'No buy' challenges can help bring spending under control.
I run a "low spend" challenge with my clients. I shared with The Canadian Press how a spending challenge can help you rein in mindless spending.
Jan 4, 20222 min read


Some households are saving money while isolating at home. What should they do with it?
Saving more while staying home? I shared with The Globe and Mail why I'd aim for a six-month emergency fund first, and when investing the rest could make sense.
Apr 13, 20202 min read


Should millennials invest or deal with their debt?
Pay off debt or start investing? I shared with Morningstar why waiting until your mortgage is paid off could mean missing years of potential growth.
Oct 4, 20192 min read
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