http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca Consolidated Credit Counseling Services: Personal Finance News http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/208/ The Ministry of Consumer Services recently warned consumers to exercise caution when using debt settlement services. There is no easy solution to debt, but a debt management program through a not-for-profit credit counselling agencies may be able to help. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/205/ Consolidated Credit offers tips and tricks to help newlyweds avoid starting their new life with a mountain of debt from an expensive wedding. Learn ways to create a wedding budget and reduce costs so you can make your biggest day more affordable. Mon, 7 May 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/204/ Canadians are finding it more difficult than ever to retire. Executive Director Jeffrey Schwartz talks about retirement in an article from the Spring, 2012 issue of Help’s Here. Learn strategies to help you get better prepared for your golden years. Tue, 1 May 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/203/ Consolidated Credit Executive Director Jeffrey Schwartz talks to Canadian MoneySaver about how students can take the summer to get better prepared financially for life on campus this fall. Find tips to help you cover high university costs so you can live within your means. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/197/ Consolidated Credit helps you make Mom feel special this Mother’s Day without breaking the bank. Learn ways to treat Mom for less and find inexpensive gift ideas to help you give more this Mother’s Day without accumulating too much debt. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/191/ Is your credit rating costing you money? Find out how to review your credit report to repair your credit and improve your scores. With a better credit rating, you can get better interest rates and be in a better position to negotiate with potential credit Mon, 9 Apr 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/189/ Filing your personal income taxes can be intimidating, but getting your taxes in on time and filed correctly can help you maximize your tax refund. Consolidated Credit offers tips and tricks to make filing taxes this year fast and easy. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/185/ Consolidated Credit helps you get ready to file 2011 income tax returns with a handy tax preparation checklist infographic. You’ll find everything you need to file correctly to maximize your refund, plus get interesting facts on how Canadians file. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/186/ The long weekend for Easter is coming up soon. Consolidated Credit wants to help you avoid building up to much credit card debt with helpful tips on how to create a successful budget for this upcoming Easter and for all the holidays. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/184/ The class of 2012 is graduating soon, but are they graduating to a world of financial difficulty with too much debt? Consolidated Credit offers step-by-step instructions to grads on how to create a budget and manage their money successfully. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/181/ Consolidated Credit offers tips on what to do with your tax refund to help drastically improve your finances with the money you receive. With the right tax refund strategy, you can improve your financial situation now and help prepare for the future. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/179/ With March Break coming up soon, many Canadians are getting ready for vacations, but are they leaving their homes and their finances unprotected. Consolidated Credit offers tips and tricks to protect your finances and most valuable asset while on vacation Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/175/ March is National Fraud Prevention Month and Consolidated Credit wants to help you protect your finances by providing tips on how to avoid the most common credit card and financial scams. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/174/ With 44 per cent of Canadians being more cautious about how much money they spend on lunches when they eat out, Consolidated Credit offers ways to cut costs in your monthly budget by making lunches at home and sharing lunch at home with friends. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/173/ Recent reports from the Bank of Canada warn Canadians about the dangers of using their how as collateral when borrowing money to pay off debt. Consolidated Credit offers 2 strategies to reduce your debt to eliminate the need for a home equity loan. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/press/article/172/ 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. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST