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30 Easy Ways to Prevent Online Fraud
We are all using some form of technology daily, whether it be our smart phones, tablets or desktop computers. Because we are connected, every day we are opening the door to fraudsters and scammers- many of whom are looking to get our hard earned dollars. Just like we...
Credit Counselling Canada’s Patricia White Named to National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy
Credit Counselling Canada (CCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of their Executive Director, Patricia White to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy. The National Steering Committee on Financial...
Shamaila’s Story: Providing Exceptional Credit Counselling Service
Sometimes people just need a hand up. The question is — is there someone there to help?
Improvements Necessary for Payday Loan Regulations
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...
Community Financial Counselling Services Chosen As Financial Empowerment Champions
We are pleased to announce that our member Community Financial Counselling Services in conjunction with SEED Winnipeg has been selected by Prosper Canada as one of Canada’s first Financial Empowerment Champions. This is a testament to their proven leadership in...
The Psychology of Debt and Budgeting with Laurie Campbell
Laurie Campbell, CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions discusses The Psychology of Debt and Budgeting on Toronto Speaks. ''Ask yourself the question, for every purchase that you make, is it worth the amount of hours you have to work to make back that money?'' - Laurie...
Newfoundland Payday Loan Regulations Coming Soon
Our member, Credit Counselling Services of Newfoundland and Labrador has long been advocating for payday loan regulations. ''We have been battling, for want of a better word, with this consumer practice for as long as it's existed.'' - Al Antle, CCSNL In December...
The Family Money Talk: 4 Tips to Avoid Awkwardness
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...