Jul 7, 2021 | Credit Counselling, Personal Finance
Vacations this year are going to look a lot different. With stay-at-home orders ending slowly, staycations on a budget are the norm for many. It may not feel like a real vacation turning your home-school office into a holiday spot. Still, a little creativity can go a...
Apr 9, 2021 | Credit Counselling, Personal Finance
Emotional spending gets to all of us at one time or another. You walk into a store merely to window-shop and walk out feeling like Santa Claus! Those red shoes were just so pretty, or that cordless toolset too cool to miss. An irresistible sale beckoned, or, you...
Jan 5, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Debt Management
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...
Dec 2, 2020 | Financial Literacy
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...
Nov 19, 2020 | Financial Literacy
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...