With every day that goes by, COVID-19 continues to evolve and change our lives and our world. There is no doubt that all Canadians will see their finances impacted by COVID-19. While the government is stepping in to support those in need, we must all do our due diligence and fully understand what these measures […]
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Owe Income Tax in Canada but Can’t Pay? Here’s What To Do
Spring is in bloom, which means that Canadians are preparing to file their annual tax returns. Most people are hoping for a refund, however statistics show that about one-third of Canadian taxpayers will not receive one. In many instances, Canadians will owe money, and with a growing number of households holding onto record-level debt, this […]
A Message From Our CEO: We’re Here to Help (COVID-19)
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we understand that Canadians are facing some unprecedented and challenging times. We want to assure you that Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada is taking precautions to keep our clients and employees safe. Following the advice of Canadian public health officials, here are some of the steps we are […]
Tips on How to Teach Children About Money
Parents seem more than willing to talk to their kids about what foods to eat, how long they should stay on the computer, bullying or even the birds and bees. Yet, when it comes to money, so often this subject falls to the wayside. The old adage about money not being everything is certainly true, […]
3 Signs Debt Stress is Causing Health Problems
Debt is one of the most stressful aspects of modern life. In many cases it is not something you chose, or simply the result of a bad decision. It may have been unavoidable. No matter what the cause or the outside circumstances that lead to it, debt is very stressful. In fact, debt can be […]
What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loan in Canada
With the cost of post-secondary education running in the tens of thousands, a large majority of students use student loans to pay for their studies. According to the Canada Student Loans Program, in the 2014-2015 year, the government provided 489,000 full-time students with $2.7 billion in loans and a further $20.9 million in loans to […]
How Do Payday Loans Work?
Sometimes, emergencies happen – your car breaks down, the roof on your house needs repair, or your child needs expensive medication for an illness. If you don’t have enough money saved for emergencies such as these, it can be a challenge. Oftentimes, it’s these types of situations that cause people to take out payday loans. […]
What is Credit Counselling and How Does it Work in Canada?
Canadians are saddled with some of the highest household debt levels in the world, carrying $2.9 trillion in consumer and mortgage debt — nearly double what they carried 10 years ago. With more and more people attempting to live beyond their means, it’s only natural that credit troubles are also becoming more common. Insolvencies, and […]
Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada Launches Annual Scholarship Program
Is the cost of tuition getting you down? Post-secondary students in Atlantic Canada are now invited to apply to Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada’s annual scholarship, which awards up to 10 $1,000 scholarships to put towards tuition, books or other schooling needs. Scholarships are open to residents of Atlantic Canada (regardless of age) who […]
How Much Debt is Too Much Debt?
With all-time high housing rates, stagnant wage increases and record-setting post-secondary costs, it’s no surprise that many Canadians have a debt problem. But not all Canadians have the same debt problem. You’ve heard of good debt and bad debt, but how do you know how much debt is too much? Here’s how to know if […]
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