This article by Credit Canada helps determine whether it's better to save for the future or pay off existing debts.  The "priority pyramid" is a method of visualizing your areas of financial focus from most important to least...

Generally speaking, overspending refers to spending more money than one can afford or more than was planned. Overspending can stem from various factors that may be within or outside of your control. Common causes of overspending within one's control include underestimating expenses, mismanaging...

The average Canadian tax return amount in 2023 is $2,072 and that money can go a long way when it comes to meeting your financial goals. But remember, this isn’t a cash windfall; it’s YOUR money that the government borrowed from you, so Credit Canada recommends using it for needs versus...

Managing financial health is difficult during ordinary times—and especially so in challenging times like the ones we're currently facing. Guest speaker RuthAnne Corley, the Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), discusses how to manage your...

This webinar hosted by Credit Canada features guest expert Prosper Canada's Manager of Learning and Training, Glenna Harris. She shares some of their tried-and-true resources to help get people started on budgeting and debt management. She also provides a new tool - Financial Relief Navigator -...

During the Four Actions that Can Hurt Credit Scores webinar, you'll learn about: Key events which can bring down credit scores How collections are reported to credit bureaus and how long they affect scores What can happen to credit scores when you apply for too much credit in a short amount...

Credit Canada has pulled together financial information from trusted sources and released original content to help Canadians manage their finances during...