We are very pleased to announce the return of our Financial Literacy Program and the hiring of Caroline Araujo Abbots as the Program Coordinator. The program is free and offers a variety of services including basic budgeting, income advice, referrals to programs that decrease living costs, some credit counselling and
The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on the finances of many. If you are looking for budgeting ideas to help get you through these unprecedented times, we have a workshop just for you. On August 24th at 10 am, our Financial Literacy Program Coordinator Caroline Araujo Abbotts will be co-hosting
Are you receiving financial support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)? Have you also received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)? If so, CERB payments can affect your ODSP payment the month after any month in which you received the CERB. Income from CERB is treated similarly to how
If you are one of the many Canadians who received payments from the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), you may want to prepare for a harsh reality come tax time. Tax experts are warning that many could be in for a shock. Depending on your yearly income, there is a
During this uncertain time, our Financial Literacy Program Coordinator Caroline Araujo Abbotts reminds us not to wait to to look at our budget and finances. Newmarket Today recently published an article entitled, “Come fall, financial experts expect flood of people with unmanageable debt.” The article highlights that in April there
by: Caroline Araujo Abbotts, Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, United Way of Bruce Grey It is a time of heightened concern and fear. I am nervous about walking down the street and a virus too small to see that may be anywhere. I am worried about the safety of my family’s
Financial Fridays – Debt Strategies Keeping a good credit rating in this age of Virtual Finances is crucial. And there are many ways to keep credit buoyant without having to use it all the time. But what happens when adversity hits? Survival is necessary and sometimes we need to make
Every wonder about the difference between credit counselling agencies and debt settlement companies? We have some great information for you as part of our #FinancialFriday Series. Check it out below! Credit Counselling Agencies provide a range of services to help consumers who are having financial difficulties. Some focus on specifically
Credit is like a hammer; it can help build our dream or it can leave us in ruins – it’s all in how we use it. What a wonderful feeling to have that envelope at the door shouting “Congratulations, you’ve been approved for a $10,000.00 loan!”. We all love
Bill Paying Priorities – Which bills do I pay first? To pay or not to pay – that is the question. Well, maybe it’s not quite as easy as that but we do have some recommendations regarding bill paying priorities. If you are feeling the pinch financially, we recommend
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