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Canadian Government Updates Student Loan Repayment Terms

The cost of living continues to rise for the average Canadian. Inflation has sent many prices of goods and services…

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What To Do After Bankruptcy

If you have done any reading about personal bankruptcy, you know that while bankruptcy eliminates your consumer debts, it also damages…

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Your Debt Collection Questions Answered

Surprisingly, even financially stable people have debts with collections agencies. With life’s ups and downs, it’s easy for a phone…

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Financial Literacy: Financial protection tools

This November, we’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month. So far we’ve discussed financial emergencies, debt management, and long-term saving plans. This…

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John Albertini

Financial Literacy: Building resilience by optimizing your financial health

This November is Financial Literacy Month. We are using this time to help Canadians learn about financial literacy and the…

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John Albertini

Financial Literacy: Tools for building your emergency fund

This November is Financial Literacy Month. We’ve been taking part in the initiative by sharing financial knowledge and advice. Our…

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John Albertini

Financial Literacy Month: Tools for managing debt

This November is Financial Literacy Month. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) created this month to raise awareness about…

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John Albertini

Financial Literacy Month 2023

Financial Literacy Month is here! The Government of Canada started Financial Literacy Month as a way to encourage Canadians to…

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Financial Literacy Month: Tools for your financial health check-up

Each November, Canada celebrates Financial Literacy Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to financial health. Throughout the month we’ll…

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John Albertini

Financial Certifications: Demystifying who does what in the financial industry

Knowing the “who’s who” in the financial industry is important. For many reasons. Protect yourself by understanding the differences. Find…

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Melody Wright

What we really want (and need) from banks in Canada

Canadian banking customers are feeling the impact of inflation and economic instability. Plus, there are the recent Bank of Canada…

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Melody Wright

Shortages Leading to Price Increases

“There’s no lettuce in my burger”, complained a customer at a Toronto deli that I frequented in spring. Neither was…

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Mubina Kapasi

Talking turkey: Keeping Thanksgiving dinner from gobbling up our wallets

Food prices have risen drastically! So high that food banks are seeing record numbers. The more fortunate, are looking for…

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Competition Bureau: Safeguarding our Wallets and Health

Price competition has been a hot topic in Canada. With two recent major mergers and a $50 million bread inquiry,…

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Melody Wright

2023 First-Half Scholarship Winner

The winner Congratulations to our 2023 First-Half Scholarship winner, Sydney Robertson from Dundas, Ontario! Check out her winning response below.…

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A consolidation loan is not always the best debt relief plan. Here’s why.

As prices skyrocketed and the Bank of Canada set higher interest rates, many Canadians accumulated more and more debt. Many…

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Melody Wright

Financial Expert: Here are the Financial Resources I Use

The world has no shortage of financial resources. You can find information anywhere and everywhere. With an abundance of financial resources available,…

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Christine Urbanowski

Mixing Social Media and Financial Services Wisely

Social media has made financial planning easier for people from different backgrounds. You may not have had access to people…

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Melody Wright

The Intersection Between Financial Health and Social Media

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. It helps us stay connected with friends and keep up…

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Melody Wright

Budgeting Not Working? Try Managing Your Cash Flow Instead

Have you ever checked your bank account after a month of careful spending only to be disappointed by the number…

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Veronica Ott

In Debt, but Still Want to Save? How to Make It Work.

With the stress of repaying debt weighing on your mind, it can feel impossible to save for your future. A…

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Veronica Ott

How to Choose the Right Credit Card for You

With so many credit card offers available, choosing the right one can be difficult. Rewards, no-interest periods, fees, and credit-building…

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Melody Wright

Why Being Insured Properly is a Fundamental Part of Finances

In short, insurance is protection you pay for to provide coverage in the event of financial loss. There is a…

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Veronica Ott

A Cashless Society?

Have you noticed more businesses are only accepting plastic or digital payments? There’s been talk of society becoming completely cashless.…

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Melody Wright

Credit Building without a Credit Card

Credit is an important aspect of personal finances in Canada. It enables us to obtain financial products, such as a…

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Veronica Ott

Cost of Raising a Child in Canada – What to Look Out For!

Having a child is an extremely exciting and important part of someone’s life! There are so many questions that may…

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Guirlene Joseph

Financial Abuse: What You Need to Know

On the topic of abuse, many people think about physical or mental abuse. Perhaps even domestic violence. Unfortunately, there are…

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Veronica Ott

Lifestyle Creep: Financial Security’s Sneaky Nemesis

Lifestyle creep happens when someone begins increasing their discretionary spending when they get a bump up in pay. As the…

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Veronica Ott

Digital Banking: What to Know Before Switching

Technology has revolutionized the way we do pretty much everything! This includes how we handle business and banking. A paper…

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Veronica Ott

What is a right of set-off?

When you owe money to your bank or credit union, through a credit card or loan for example, they can…

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Melody Wright

Credit Card with Authorized User

By becoming an authorized user, you can join another person’s credit card account and use it for purchases. Over and…

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Melody Wright

Consolidated Credit Financial Empowerment Award Winner

Congratulations to Nima Salary, our latest Consolidated Credit Financial Empowerment Award recipient! Nima is studying Civil Engineering Technology at Seneca…

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Canadian Deposit Insurance Company – What is it, and how does it protect us?

Insurance is one of those things you don’t really need until you absolutely, positively need it. It’s a vital component…

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