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Keep up with the latest tips and ideas for building a brighter financial future.
Have You Checked Your Credit Report?
Have You Checked Your Credit Report Lately? In many ways, September and October are a mark of new beginnings. Summer draws to an end with students returning to school. Activities that were on hold start up again and fall inspires us before winter puts us in nesting...
Credit Counselling Canada appointed to FCAC Committee
CCC on Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's Advisory TeamCredit Counselling Canada has been appointed to FCAC Consumer Protection Advisory Committee to support financial well-being of Canadians.Click here to view the article to learn more.
Best Books for Teaching Kids About Money: Our Top Picks
If they can put it in their mouth, they can learn about it. It’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. In fact, the earlier you begin to expose kids to money, the sooner they will become comfortable and capable of handling it. Not just in the sense of...
Making Informed Financial Decisions: 6 Tips
In a lot of aspects, our financial health of tomorrow is based on the financial decisions we make today. Making informed decisions is sometimes difficult but here are six suggestions for you to implement. 1. Weighing the pros and the cons is helpful. Try writing out a...
Privacy Concerns with Consumer Proposals & Bankruptcy
When you are burdened with overwhelming debt and looking for help, it can seem like there are too many options to choose from. Do I call a non-profit credit counselling agency? What about a bankruptcy trustee? Should I file a consumer proposal or call my creditors?...
5 Things to Look for When You Pick a Credit Counsellor
‘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...
TD Charges Interest on Interest for Credit
TD charges interest on interest for personal credit card customers This week Global News' Erica Alini reported that TD will start charging compound interest on all its branded personal credit cards. In other words, TD will be charging interest on interest. Click here...
Selecting the Right Credit Counsellor for You
When you need help with credit card debt, its vital to select the right credit counsellor. Sadly, some organizations who call themselves “non-profit credit counselling agencies,” may be more focused on growing their own bottom line than helping their clients....
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 …
