Strengthening Protections for Ontario Consumers
The Government of Ontario is thinking of establishing new protections for users of alternative financial services (AFS). According to the government, AFSs are high-cost financial services outside of traditional financial institutions like banks and credit unions. For...
Keeping more money in your pocket
If you are like most people today, you are interested in keeping more money in your pocket. These three basic principles can make a massive difference to our financial well-being. Saving, saving, saving. Saving enables us to reach our financial goals, whether for a...
Consumer rights and debt
Consumer rights and debt is an increasingly important topic. As modern societies move toward open data movements in government, health care and banking, it’s important to note that North American society wasn’t built on a bedrock of a citizen’s right to know....
Worried about the Size of Your Debt?
It’s the start of a New Year, and like thousands of Canadians, you may be worried about the size of your debt. For decades, non-profit credit counselling has provided a pathway for indebted Canadians to get back on track. Now we have more proof that credit counselling...
Tips for a Credit-Free Christmas
With the holidays looking a whole lot different for everyone this year, we could all use some tips for a credit-free Christmas. Now is the time to decide how much you can afford to spend without digging yourself into debt. You have heard of going sugar-free. Well, the...
Kids and Money: 5 Tips for Talking About Holiday Spending
As financial educators, a big question we get from parents is about kids and money. How do I talk to my kids about money and instil good financial habits in the face of the pandemic?My answer always includes ideas on situations they will face or money factors for the...
Online Financial Literacy Tools: Our Top 6 Picks
The holidays are fast approaching and budgets are really tight this year. The good news is that there are ton of ways to better manage your money – including using online resources. Credit Counselling Canada members offer a wide range of online financial literacy...
Should You Pay Off Debt or Save
Wondering whether to pay off debt or save during the pandemic? You are not alone. …
Keeping more money in your pocket
If you are like most people today, you are interested in keeping more money in …
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