Mark Chyz, Author at Credit Counselling Canada

5 Things to Look for When You Pick a Credit Counsellor

Feb 20, 2020 | Credit Counselling

‘I want to be a credit counsellor when I grow up,’ said nobody, ever. Interestingly enough, life has a way of taking people down a path. Today, many people find themselves offering credit counselling services. If you’re experiencing financial problems and are looking...

7 Tips to Manage Your Student Loan

Aug 9, 2017 | Financial Literacy

Heading to college or university can be an exciting experience. With that experience comes many firsts; first time living away from home, having a roommate, buying groceries, getting a loan and managing money. Getting a student loan and managing money can be a big...

Shamaila’s Story: Providing Exceptional Credit Counselling Service

Feb 6, 2017 | Credit Counselling

Sometimes people just need a hand up. The question is — is there someone there to lend one? Lucky for her clients, Shamaila Arif from the Credit Counselling Society is this person. Her natural desire to go above and beyond earned her the 2016 Credit Counselling Canada...

Improvements Necessary for Payday Loan Regulations

Jan 12, 2017 | Advocacy

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

Jan 4, 2017 | Financial Literacy

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

Jan 3, 2017 | Financial Literacy

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

Jan 3, 2017 | 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...