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D. & A. MacLeod Company Ltd.’s blog is your resource for understanding the finer points of debt management as well as for financial tips and tricks in Ottawa and across Eastern Ontario. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
HOW TO BUDGET FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
Back-to-school season can be one of the most expensive times of the year for families. Whether your children are in elementary school or...
Aug 31, 2021
5 WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY
Teaching your kids about money from a young age will help them develop healthy financial habits that they can carry into adulthood. Here...
Aug 31, 2021
WHEN TO START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT: COMPOUND INTEREST
The question of when you should start saving for your retirement has a simple answer: as soon as possible. The earlier you start, the...
Apr 24, 2021
CERB Has Been Eliminated: Know Your Options!
Now that the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Government assistance program is winding down, it is still unclear as to who...
Apr 22, 2021
HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS IMPACTED THE CANADIAN HOUSING MARKET
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Canadians have been borrowing money to buy real estate at an alarming rate. In fact, residential mortgage...
Apr 22, 2021
DIVISION 1 PROPOSALS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT REJECTIONS
Our Licensed Insolvency Trustees can help you determine whether filing a Division 1 proposal is the right solution for you. If you’re...
Mar 30, 2021
A BRIEF GUIDE TO DEBT AND MORTGAGES FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS
Are you looking to buy your first home? While this is an exciting chapter in your life, it can also be stressful and feel overwhelming....
Mar 24, 2021
BANKRUPTCY: THE ROLE OF THE INSPECTOR
For over 65 years, D. & A. MacLeod has been providing solutions to a variety of debt problems. Filing for bankruptcy can be stressful,...
Mar 3, 2021
THE BENEFITS OF USING OUR DEBT REPAYMENT CALCULATOR
Do you need to pay off a credit card or student loan? If so, using our debt repayment calculator can help you find the quickest path to...
Feb 25, 2021
HOW MILLENNIALS WHO RENT CAN SAVE TO BECOME HOMEOWNERS IN 2021
As house prices continue to soar, saving enough money to buy a home can be daunting. Here are some tips on how you can start your journey...
Feb 2, 2021
CLAIMING WORK-FROM-HOME OFFICE EXPENSES FOR 2020
At D. & A. MacLeod Company Ltd., we understand that tax time can be confusing, chaotic and downright challenging, and this year is no...
Jan 27, 2021
DON’T GET RIPPED-OFF: HOW TO RECOGNIZE A DEBT HELP SCAM
Have you seen ads for debt help companies and consultants on the rise in Ottawa? We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 tactics to help you...
Jan 17, 2021
THE ODSP AND INSOLVENCY: HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SHOULD FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
Being in debt can cause a lot of uncertainty, especially if your only source of income is from a program like the Ontario Disability...
Jan 13, 2021
RETIRING ON PENSION WITH DEBT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you or someone you love is in debt and about to retire, there are some important factors you’ll likely need to consider and probably...
Nov 29, 2020
HOW A SMALL BUSINESS CAN DEAL WITH DEBT DURING COVID-19
Small business owners in Ontario need to take action to avoid falling into crippling debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a small...
Nov 23, 2020
CAN YOU REFINANCE YOUR MORTGAGE TO CONSOLIDATE DEBT?
Combining a variety of debts into one debt, called debt consolidation, can be a powerful way for you to get your financial situation...
Oct 30, 2020
CURB YOUR COVID-19 SPENDING AND REGAIN CONTROL YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many aspects of people’s lives. Whether it’s job loss, sudden isolation, lack of access to financial...
Oct 26, 2020
HOW TO PAY OFF DEBT WHEN YOU LIVE PAYCHEQUE TO PAYCHEQUE
Living from one paycheque to the next can be emotionally and financially draining. If most of your salary goes toward expenses, you might...
Oct 16, 2020
HOW TO HANDLE BEING SUED BY DEBT COLLECTORS
If you’re being sued by debt collectors or worried about what might happen if you can’t pay back a debt, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed....
Oct 12, 2020
DOES FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY ERASE TAX DEBT?
If your financial debts have become insurmountable, in some cases, declaring bankruptcy is the best solution. However, there are several...
Oct 12, 2020
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