A Year of Financial Wellness: A Month-by-Month Guide -2

A Year of Financial Wellness: A Month-by-Month Guide Welcome to the second month of your journey through our financial wellness series for 2025! Now that you took the time last month to assess your current financial situation, you're ready to take the next step: creating a budget....

A Year of Financial Wellness: A Month-by-Month Guide A new year is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your finances and start (or restart) your financial wellness journey. Knowing where to begin with getting control of your money can feel overwhelming, and having a structured plan...

Financial Wellness 101: 7 Basics Everyone Should Know Financial Wellness 101: 7 Basics Everyone Should Know Financial wellness is an often overlooked but important aspect of overall well-being. A lack of financial wellness can significantly affect your physical and mental health,...

When looking for your student loans, remember that once your student loans come due and move through the collection process, they may break into several different portions. It is important to go back to any original paperwork that you have kept to ensure that you track all the...

ASK THE EXPERT Creditors are calling me all the time, what should I do? It is important to understand that this problem is not going to go away without some help. A creditor is allowed to call you anytime between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm every day of the week except Sundays and Statutory...

Kingston Defeat Depression 2021 - Virtual Walk & Talk Fundraiser As we continue to face the COVID-19 health crisis, we are also facing a critical mental health crisis. Join us for this year’s Virtual Walk & Run fundraiser event in support of local mental health programs and...

“Ford announced that the province was halting enforcement for residential evictions while the state of emergency is in place.” This is good news for people in dire circumstances. But, please be aware, this Ontario Eviction Ban doesn’t mean that you can stop paying rent during the...

Mary Huntley, a certified credit counsellor with Resolve, talks about Financial literacy in 2021 after a challenging 2020. Read more here https://ottawa.citynews.ca/local-news/how-to-dig-yourself-out-of-that-2020-financial-hole-according-to-a-credit-counsellor or listen...

Mary Huntley, a certified credit counsellor with Resolve, offers advice on how you can redeem your savings and bank account in 2021 after a challenging 2020. Read more...

I’ve been one of the lucky people who has been able to work at home with no income interruption.  But, the pandemic made me reflect on where I am now and where I really want to be in terms of finances and lifestyle. Being home 24/7 has been an eye-opener for me in a number of...

Debt affects people's health and well being, causes undue stress and is a leading cause of divorce. Canadians owe $2.3 TRILLION. Canadians owe $1.77 for every $1.00 they have to spend. Credit Card companies worldwide generate $200 Billion in fees and interest annually. Credit Card...