In the News

In the News

Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, inc. and Daniel Chometa, Community Outreach Manager are often called upon by the media to provide commentary and act as resources on what’s happening in the Canadian economy and with consumer debt. Watch, read and listen to what they have to say:

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Consolidated Credit News

Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc. provides the latest financial news related to the Canadian Economy and consumer debt. Read our press releases and statements:

• 02/21/2012 - Putting the brakes on Spring Break spending
  Consolidated Credit offers a fun and easy way to spend less this Spring Break by providing kids with a budget and allowing them to plan their activities around the money they have. It’s a great way to avoid overspending and teach kids how to budget.
• 02/15/2012 - To save or not to save? That is the question
  With 15 days left to make a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Consolidated Credit offers tips and tricks to create a solid financial plan that will help you budget better to save more.
• 02/13/2012 - Making family day “priceless”
  Spending time together with your family doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Consolidated Credit helps you plan for a fun, low-cost Family Day with inexpensive activities that entertain and fit your budget, too.
• 02/09/2012 - How to Avoid Cupid’s PAYnful Arrow on Valentine’s Day
  What are you planning to spend on gifts for your loved ones for Valentine’s Day? Consolidated Credit helps you avoid Cupid’s PAYnful arrow with inexpensive gift ideas and activities to make the day special without paying too much.
• 02/08/2012 - Are You Getting Hit by Cupid’s Paynful Arrow This Year?
  Are you building up too much credit card debt as you shop for Valentine’s Day? See how Canadians spend money for Valentine’s Day and learn how much consumers are paying this year in the name of love.

Financial News

Consolidated Credit regularly disseminates relevant financial literacy information and trends in personal finance to the media. As a result we have been featured as subject matter experts in the areas of debt management and financial literacy.

• 02/15/2012 - When to use a credit card
  Financial experts share their top seven tips for how to use — and not use — plastic.
• 02/13/2012 - The Economics of Love
  Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, talks about the cost of Valentine's Day on your wallet.
• 02/07/2012 - Lines of credit fee puzzle
  Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, discusses the "black and white" of applying for loans.
• 02/02/2012 - When is enough, enough?
  Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, provides tips to make saving easier.
• 02/01/2012 - Worried about Old Age Security reform
  Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, sees changes to the old age security program as positive.