Considering buying a home? A lot of folks view home ownership as a significant goal and milestone – and with good reason: When you own a home, you
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Stay Secure: Mastering Cyber Safety in a Digital World
Whether you’re using your devices for work or just for fun, making sure everything stays secure is more important than ever. It doesn’t take much for cyber-criminals to
How Credit Cards Become Debt Traps
It’s estimated that some 60 million American households regularly carry outstanding credit card balances. According to a WalletHub study, the average household’s credit card balance is $8,425. We
Guidelines for Spending on Your Mortgage
So, you’ve decided to take the leap and buy a home. Congratulations! But have you given some thought to what kind of mortgage you can afford? Think about
How to Break the Paycheque to Paycheque Cycle
Almost half of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque. Learn practical steps to cut costs, build savings, and break the cycle—so you can take control of your money. The
How to Use Gamification to Pay Off Debt Faster
Paying off debt can be more fun and motivating when you turn it into a game with challenges, rewards, and progress tracking. Gamification helps you stay engaged and
Can You Trust an AI Financial Advisor? The Pros and Cons of AI Personal Finance Advice
AI tools make financial advice more accessible than ever—but are they truly helpful or just too good to be true? Read on to explore the pros and cons.
Credit Counselling Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mack Rogers as its new CEO
Mack has decades of experience in the non-profit sector, including 10 years at ABC Life Literacy Canada. As its Executive Director, he led ABC’s efforts in Financial Literacy
Mental Health Matters: Coping with the Impact of Financial Stress
We live in an age where at the touch of our smartphones or computers, we can instantly connect with those we know, and yet more people are lonelier
How To Stay Safe From Financial Fraud
As businesses and technology firms beef up their security systems, adding hedges and guardrails to protect their clients, so have the number of scams and phishing attacks on