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Karina’s Story: Exceptional Service Award Winner 2019
Aug 6, 2019 | Member Highlights
Congratulations to Karina Arancibia, recipient of the 2019 Credit Counselling Canada Exceptional Service Award. For over twenty-six years, Karina has been a passionate champion for her clients with Credit Canada Debt Solutions .
Tax Clinics are here to help this Tax Season
Feb 19, 2019 | Financial Literacy
With Tax Clinics here to help, tax season doesn't have to be a daunting time of year. By keeping good records throughout the year, you can make tax season a lot less stressful. When it comes to preparing your tax return, it’s very easy to forget a detail or two. A...
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Feb 19, 2019 | Member Highlights
Through their Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), Community Financial Counselling Services’ (CFCS) located in the Norquay Building in Winnipeg, is the largest single tax clinic site in Canada. The CVITP is a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency...
Newcomers and Money 101
Jan 23, 2019 | Member Highlights
Moving to a new country can be highly stressful. That's why our member, Credit Canada, developed the Newcomers and Money 101 program. Newcomers and Money 101 takes into account that language and customs are often very different for newcomers to Canada. Methods for...
10 Tips to Save Money This Summer
Jun 19, 2018 | Financial Literacy
There are a number of ways to cut back on summer splurging – some are simple everyday tips, others may have you reconsidering your summer plans, but all can help you save money.
CCSAC Grade 4 Read Uses Books to Teach Kids About Money
Mar 14, 2018 | Member Highlights
To teach kids about money, CCSAC has created ‘The Grade 4 Read’ program. The program is carried out annually during National Financial Literacy Month.
Credit Counselling Canada Supports Amendment to Reduce Criminal Rate of Interest
Feb 6, 2018 | News
CCC had the opportunity to act as a witness to the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce regarding Bill S-237.
The Beginner’s Guide to Retirement Planning
Nov 26, 2017 | Financial Literacy
After listening to a speaker on retirement planning, Joan realized she had a lot to do. Here is her beginner’s guide to get you started!