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Myth: “Credit card companies wouldn't send me applications in the mail if I couldn't afford another credit card.” Just because a credit card company knows your name and address does not mean that they know anything more about you than anyone else who sends you mail....

How to Use a Balanced Approach to Pay Off Debt & Invest in RRSPs When faced with the choice of paying down high interest debt or investing in an RRSP, a balanced strategy allows you to do both. The long-term costs of owing money on your credit card mean that it always...

How Electronic Banking is SafeWhat Is Your Money’s Biggest Threat?by Julie Jaggernath Almost everyone these days uses some form of electronic banking, but just because everyone’s doing it, does that mean it’s safe? And if it is safe, what is our money’s biggest...

4 Reasons Why Couples Argue About Money by Julie Jaggernath Many couples find it hard to talk about money. Some try, but it often turns into an argument. Others have given up trying or avoid the topic altogether, which sadly, hasn’t solved their problems either. There...

How to Start Talking with Your Spouse About Money by Julie Jaggernath Money issues are hard on a relationship and if not solved, can and do lead to divorce. Regardless of how long or how short a couple has been together, talking about financial matters and money...

12 Weeks and Counting... Are You Expecting Too?by Julie Jaggernath I couldn’t believe what my friends were telling me. It’s official – they are expecting! It wasn’t that long ago that they’d shared the same news. I was shocked that it could happen again so soon. 12...

Teens and Cell PhonesHow to Choose a Cell Phone PlanBy Julie Jaggernath Countless parents are confronted with the same question each week, namely pleading voices from their teens and tweens, desperately asking for a cell phone of their own. The kids try their hardest...

Financial Literacy Month Events for November 2012 Financial Literacy Month is in November and the Credit Counselling Society is excited to host a variety of activities, workshops, webinars and a contest to help increase money management skills of Canadians. We have...