What impact is debt having on your life?
How did you get out of it? Call us: 1-888-416-8333
Inflation and interest rate hikes are making wallets a lot lighter, and the debt is mounting for Canadians and their businesses. According to a report by Statistics Canada, Canadians now owe $1.82 for every dollar of disposable income they have.
And in an effort to combat inflation, the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate in October by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent. But even as inflation cools, food prices continue to rise, putting further stress on people's finances.
Our question this week: What impact is debt having on your life? How did you get out of it?
Plus, this week's Ask Me Anything is with comedian Ali Hassan. Hassan is a CBC host and author of the new memoir Is There Bacon in Heaven?. He'll be available to answer your question.
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