A retired couple on fixed pensions found themselves struggling to make ends meet each month. Both were in good health and wanted to maintain an active lifestyle. They had spent their working years paying off their mortgage and had little saved in their RRSPs.

A working professional couple found themselves in financial hardship after one of them was injured and went on long-term disability. Their income took a significant hit and their monthly cash flow was negatively impacted. Over the course of time, they had maxed out their credit cards and line of credit. Although they were continuing to make their minimum payment each month, the interest rates were very high and the actual debt was not being reduced.

A young family owned a townhouse but wanted to sell it and buy a detached home that needed renovations.