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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Financial Literacy Month 2023
Financial Literacy Month is here! The Government of Canada started Financial Literacy Month as a way to encourage Canadians to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Cashless Society?
Have you noticed more businesses are only accepting plastic or digital payments? There’s been talk of society becoming completely cashless.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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