Has debt got you down? If so, you’re not alone. Right now in Canada, the debt crisis is skyrocketing with Canadians owing nearly $2 trillion!

Debt can cause a huge amount of stress that ultimately can affect one’s physical and mental health, relationships with family and friends, job performance and more. If debt is not controlled, the situation can snowball leading many to feel like they are being buried alive under a mountain of debt with no clear solution of where to turn. The good thing however is that there is hope and help exists. You too can become debt free.

Credit Canada is a not-for-profit credit counselling organization that supports people who are in debt. Caroline, our Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, often refers people who have a significant debt-load to this service.

For more information on Credit Canada and the services they offer, please visit: www.CreditCanada.com.

The organization has just released a new resource, “Preparing to be Debt Free” which you can download at: https://bit.ly/2YEMQNV

Our Financial Literacy Program is here to help as well. If you would like advice on your debt, please reach out to Caroline at advice@unitedwaybg.com or 519-378-4773 to book an appointment to review your finances. The service is free and completely confidential.