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6 Options to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
It’s the most wonderful time of the year- for those lucky Canadians eagerly awaiting their income tax refund to arrive. If you are expecting something back from the Government of Canada it is time for some reflection, as you try to resist the urge to spend it without...
Debt Relief Options- Differences Between Bankruptcy and Debt Repayment
As you seek out assistance, it is important that you have the proper information to make educated decisions.
30 Easy Ways to Prevent Online Fraud
We are all using some form of technology daily, whether it be our smart phones, tablets or desktop computers. Because we are connected, every day we are opening the door to fraudsters and scammers- many of whom are looking to get our hard earned dollars. Just like we...
Shamaila’s Story: Providing Exceptional Credit Counselling Service
Sometimes people just need a hand up. The question is — is there someone there to help?
Improvements Necessary for Payday Loan Regulations
Much work has been done in 2016 to increase protection for consumers utilizing payday loan services across the country. Credit Counselling Canada members nationwide have participated in government consultations to ensure consumers can access short-term credit during...
The Family Money Talk: 4 Tips to Avoid Awkwardness
Having the family money talk саn bе tоugh. It саn be раrtісulаrlу hаrd tо open up a conversation if you аnd уоur fаmіlу mеmbеrs have different attitudes and values about mоnеу. Yоur own аttіtudе tо mоnеу wіll hаvе bееn fоrmеd when уоu wеrе a сhіld, аnd wіll have been...
8 Beliefs That Stop You from Talking About Money
Many things often get in the way when it is time to have a money talk. Although money is only currency, how we perceive the value of money is much more complex. We all have our own money meaning; attitudes and beliefs that play a significant part in any conversation....
Who Pays for Credit Counselling? Funding for Not-for-Profit Credit Counselling
You’re in debt and need to explore debt consolidation and debt solutions. You set up an appointment with a not-for-profit credit counselling agency and speak to an accredited credit counsellor. They give you professional, private, non-judgmental guidance. This is done...
Consumer rights and debt
Consumer rights and debt is an increasingly important topic. As modern societies move toward open …
Credit Counselling Canada appointed to FCAC Committee
