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Recent press coverage featuring the Credit Counselling Society.

Media Coverage Featuring The Credit Counselling Society

Explore a selection of recent articles, publications, and interviews featuring our counsellors, educators and leadership team. Learn about managing your money better, common credit misconceptions, and tips to reduce your debt as our staff are invited to share their expertise on these hot topics and more.

Year in Review: Conversations with Calgary’s Top Newsmakers

Global News reviews the top stories of 2016 in Alberta, and discusses these issues with CCS' Credit Counsellor Mark Kalinowski, based in Calgary. Mark offers great insight and ends with this wise advice, "Everyone needs help sometimes. Don't be the last person to ask for it"...

Tips on Cutting Down Your Post-Christmas Debt

Global News speaks with CCS' Credit Counsellor Tanis Ell, based in Regina, about how people can get out of debt in the new year. Tanis shares some tips on how to reduce post-Christmas debt...

How to Spend Less on Back-to-School Shopping

Trying to save money on back-to-school shopping? Check out this informative Toronto Star article featuring the insight of CCS' Scott Hannah, who outlines a number of money saving tips for the new school year...

Personal Finance Makeover

How much of your budget should you spend on food, how much should you save and what percentage should you use to pay your debt? CityTV's Breakfast Television looks at a real life household budget with CCS' Scott Hannah to see how to overhaul it...

How to Approach the Season of Giving & Spending and Stay on Budget

Global News turns to the CCS' President, Scott Hannah for financial recommendations on how people should approach the season of giving and spending. Check out Scott's 5 tips to stay on budget during the holiday season...

Household Debt Hits Record High, Fuelled by Low Mortgage Rates

Statistic Canada reports amount of debt Canadians owe compared to their incomes has reached a new record high. On average, Canadians owe $1.65 in debt for every $1 of after tax income they earn. CCS' Scott Hannah says "this puts Canadian consumers in a precarious situation"...

Financial Literacy a Growing Concern for Students

Global News reports on students, high school curriculum and the growing need for financial literacy in classrooms. Global's Justin McElroy turns to the Credit Counselling Society's Scott Hannah to see what his organization is seeing...

Half of Albertans Living Paycheque to Paycheque, Survey Says

According to Canadian Payroll Association's survey of 3,600 workers across Canada, 48% say it would be difficult to meet their financial obligations if their paycheque was delayed by just one week. While finances of average Canadians nationally aren't healthy, in Alberta it's worse...

Tips for Surviving a Financial Emergency

Global News asks CCS' Scott Hannah how Canadians can weather the down turn in the economy or any financial emergency they may encounter. Scott provides insight and money-saving tips on how to handle this...

Broken marriage, depression and drowning in debt: The high price to pay as a compulsive debtor

Broken marriage, depression and drowning in debt nearly cost Diana her life. Read more of Diana's story, how she found help and how hundreds of people across Saskatchewan are receiving help with their debt...

Calls for More Protection for Consumers

A new report calls for enhanced protection for consumers from debt collectors and greater guidance for debt collection agencies. CBC News speaks with CCS' Credit Counsellor Nadia Graham in Calgary to learn more...

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How to Position Your Finances for Uncertain Times

CTV's Karen Rocznik looks into what people are doing to survive tough economic circumstances, and turns to to CCS' Credit Counsellor Sandra Fry for insight and advice on how to live on less and deal with your finances in uncertain economic times...