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Women and Money
Feeling Empowered about your Finances Sudden life changes When it comes to women and money, fewer women than men feel empowered about their finances. That’s equally true when it comes to managing debt. Yet, with more women than ever working and helping to take charge...
Building Credit when You’re a Newcomer
Building Credit when You’re a Newcomer to Canada Building credit when you’re a newcomer to Canada can take time. Fact is, most newcomers will need a Canadian credit history to be approved for major purchases such as a mortgage. Similarly, most banks in Canada will...
Debt Rock Bottom: Where to turn for help
Debt rock bottom: Where do you turn for help? When you're in debt, are you one of four-in-10 Canadians who don’t know where to turn for help? A new national survey by Credit Counselling Canada paints a picture of confusion. Many consumers don't know where they can...
Drowning in Debt? Here’s the Best Way to Take Care of It.
Know Your Options Drowning in debt and don’t know how to get rid of it? Lost your job, or had your wages cut due the global pandemic? You’re not a alone. Many people in debt have a hard time knowing the best way to take care of it. If you’re having trouble keeping up...
Have You Checked Your Credit Report?
Have You Checked Your Credit Report Lately? In many ways, September and October are a mark of new beginnings. Summer draws to an end with students returning to school. Activities that were on hold start up again and fall inspires us before winter puts us in nesting...
Credit Counselling Canada appointed to FCAC Committee
CCC on Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's Advisory TeamCredit Counselling Canada has been appointed to FCAC Consumer Protection Advisory Committee to support financial well-being of Canadians.Click here to view the article to learn more.
Best Books for Teaching Kids About Money: Our Top Picks
If they can put it in their mouth, they can learn about it. It’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. In fact, the earlier you begin to expose kids to money, the sooner they will become comfortable and capable of handling it. Not just in the sense of...
Making Informed Financial Decisions: 6 Tips
In a lot of aspects, our financial health of tomorrow is based on the financial decisions we make today. Making informed decisions is sometimes difficult but here are six suggestions for you to implement. 1. Weighing the pros and the cons is helpful. Try writing out a...
Keeping more money in your pocket
If you are like most people today, you are interested in keeping more money in …
Consumer rights and debt
Consumer rights and debt is a increasingly important topic. As modern society moves toward open …
