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Financial Literacy Month 2020 November 2020 is the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month in Canada! This month, the Credit Counselling Society is excited to host a variety of free workshops, webinars, and activities to help Canadians achieve financial...

How to Help Friends or Family Save Money(Without Giving Them Any) By Kevin Sun Do you have family or friends who have trouble saving money? Maybe they often complain about not being able to afford something or ask you to spot them a few dollars here and there on...

Subscription Costs:The Silent Spender & How to Stop the Damage By Kevin Sun and Mark Kalinowski  Are subscription costs the reason why you’re spending a lot more money than you expect every month? Recurring payments for phone plans, gym memberships, and streaming...

#LearnWithCCS: 5 Money Tips from Readers About Personal Finances In June, we asked readers across all of our social media channels for money tips that resonated with them. This was done as part of #LearnWithCCS, where readers enter a monthly $50 gift card draw by...

Why Credit Card Balance Protection Insurance Isn’t Worth It By Julie Jaggernath and Kevin Sun While getting balance protection insurance for credit cards can help you be prepared for hard times, it’s usually not worth it. Not only are you paying too much for too...

Are You Missing Out If You Don’t Have a Credit Card? By Kevin Sun These days, it seems like everyone has a credit card. If you’ve never used one before or got into trouble with debt, then you might wonder if you’re missing out by sticking to cash and debit. While...

Clean Up, Declutter, and Stop Spending Impulsively with Kakeibo: The Japanese Art of Saving Money By Monika Ritchie Could your finances use some decluttering? Maybe you want to tidy up your bank accounts and credit cards, organize your pre-authorized payments, or keep...

3 Tips to Manage Video Game Costs by Kevin Sun Spending on gaming has never been more complicated than it is today. Whether you’re a gamer yourself, fund one in the family, or are just looking to buy a gift, understanding the costs of video games will help you use...

Looking for Great Deals? Resist the Urge to Buy Impulsively There's more to getting the best deals online or in-store than shopping for sale and clearance items. Product discounts, whether they’re presented through in-store events or online bargains, are designed to...