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Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by Dave

Dave — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:43:30 +0000

due to a ack of government oversight, or regulation, these compamies seem to be sprouting like weeds in the spring! I understand Manitoba has put some controls in place, and Ontario needs to do the same, now. We need to lobby Queens Park to get this on their agenda. Too many consumers know too little about the jungle that is debt, and the repayment of same. If all the companies ripping off consumers disappeared today, it would be a relief and lead to a much better tomorrow.

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by Deva Vara Dondapaty

Deva Vara Dondapaty — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:20:31 +0000

Dear Sir/Madm,

Its very interesting subject and clear explanation about truth and facts about debt counselling. Now we see many credit counsellors and financial counsellors in city. But we dont know who are real or fake orgonizations. Now you opened our eyes to confirm first before we committe with any agency/officer/counseller for our debt problems to be solved.

thanks to you, you are a friend in need
Deva vara Dondapaty

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by JOAN GOSSIP

JOAN GOSSIP — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:44:51 +0000

Dear laurie campbell…I almost fell into the trap of the spiders…a U,S.A. company, operating in Hamilton, Ontario….I called Marjorie, who advised me not to, just in the nick of time…this company had all my information, about me…only yesterday, I took procedures to try and reverse the process…….now, i read your e-mail to confirm my fears……if only I had known about this sooner…they give you no chance in one conversation when they call you…electronically set up right away, and gone…three days to cancel…in my case I had one day…and their e-mail to cancel…or I would have been in a mess…even now, I wonder if the spider will go away–for good……thank you Marjorie…and now, Laurie……………..Joan Gossip

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by Duke

Duke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:37 +0000

Great blog Laurie —you said it all. Hopefully consumers who need help will call you first ! —

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by Laurie Campbell

Laurie Campbell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:45:50 +0000

Hi Debra, it is certainly worth coming in to speak with one of our counsellors about what options are available to you. Call us at 1-800-267-2272 to make an appointment. Best of luck to you.

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by roger

roger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:48 +0000

Thanks for writing this blog, Laurie; I received a voicemail message from a service claiming that they could get rid of 50% of my debt. If it seems like its too good to be true, it probably is.

Comment on Debt settlement spiders weave webs of grief. by Debra Denny

Debra Denny — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:16:57 +0000

hi i have credit card debt in the amount of over 5 thousend and it keeps going up because i cant make payments i dont have a job right now can you help

Comment on Pet Smarts by Alix

Alix — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:46:24 +0000

I thought the tone of this little piece of fluff flippant and condescending. First of all, if that lady can afford to feed her dog steak, why shouldn’t she? I’m pretty sure hubby doesn’t sit there meekly chewing on a chicken leg, either.

Yes, I home cook for Maggie, my Golden Retriever and (gasp!) I give her supplements too! But she gets what I can afford, which is chicken thighs and rice.

As for the cost of surgery, well, if it’s going to provide me and my pet more quality time together, I will find a way to pay for it. She’s not a “thing” to be discarded like an old car.

There’s lots of other ways to save without scrimping on decent food and proper care for your pet.

It’s a privilege and a joy to be blessed with a pet — it’s not about money, it’s about love.

Comment on Pet Smarts by Steph

Steph — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:18:34 +0000

I adopted my cat just about a year ago from the SPCA and was the best thing I could have ever done! It cost me $195 up front, but that went towards the SPCA as well as his first round of shots, de-worming and neutering. I then found a great veterinarian service that finished up his vaccinations and performed a declaw for a very reasonable price.
There are many places where you can adopt and the fees vary. PetSmart is around $180 and some are as low as $150.
I hope people read your post and realize that going to pet stores or buying from a breeder is just so expensive and that any pet is such a benefit to your home and health, saving the life of a pet is so much more rewarding.

Comment on Pet Smarts by James

James — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:17:10 +0000

Thank you for this article. I decided to take care of my friend’s cat for a weekend, that was 8 months ago and it is still with me. With all the expenses and work involved, it has made me so veery happy to have it around. Such a beautiful and friendly creature.It’s like a little baby around here. The Creator’s handy work.