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Detest Talking About Money? Here’s How To Fix It
Talking about money is a tricky endeavour. A discussion most people detest. The good news is, talking about money more often will help to normalize it. To make it easier, set a rule that money issues are to be discussed without blame and negative feelings. Start by...
A Story of Hope: How Thunder Bay Counselling is Helping Youth Age-Out of Care
Imagine being kicked out of your home and left on your own at the age of 18. You have no support system to help you navigate the ‘adult’ world. You are alone.
Managing Money in University- 6 Ways to Financially Prepare Your Kid
Not sure how to prepare your kid for the responsibilities that come with managing money in university? Here are 6 things you can do.
7 Tips to Manage Your Student Loan
Getting a student loan and managing money can be a big adjustment. Here are 7 tips to help students prepare financially as they head to school.
Credit Counselling Canada 2017 Award Recipients
Each year, Credit Counselling Canada (CCC) takes time to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and groups who contribute to not-for-profit credit counselling. The 2017 credit counselling award recipients are as follows: Credit Counselling Canada Award This...
Study to Evaluate Long Term Outcomes of Debt Relief Options
Credit Counselling Canada receives funding from the Office of Consumer Affairs to conduct research project.
Craig’s Story: Providing Exceptional Credit Counselling Service
The Credit Counselling Canada Exceptional Service Award recognizes distinguished service or a special contribution above and beyond normal duties by an agency staff member to clients and/or the community. The 2017 award recipient is Craig York of the Credit...
Linda Morel Devotes Career to Helping People in Sudbury
‘’Get out of town!’’ Linda Morel was 27 years old, had just been offered the position of Executive Director at the Sudbury Community Service Centre and this was her reaction. ‘’I didn’t think I had a chance. My interview only lasted 20 minutes.’’ Today, she can...