Zippitydodog and the Credit Counselling Society are pleased to be able to offer prudent financial information to youth through this committed relationship ensuring sound debt and credit information.
Established in 1996, the Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families find solutions to their debt and money problems. They provide consumers with confidential and free credit counselling services, credit education and debt management programs.
Their vision is to be the leader in providing innovative and superior personal money management services in Canada.
Their mission is to educate Canadians in personal money management and the wise use of credit to help individuals and families find solutions for their financial matters through unbiased counselling and debt repayment alternatives.
Their non-profit services are open to anyone who needs help. There are no restrictions on age, gender, race or income level. They help people from all walks of life.
Below is some great information available to Canadian youth from the Credit Counselling Society.
MONEY AND DEBT MANAGEMENT
The purpose of this alliance is to help you learn good money management skills. Some of the most popular resources are:
Debt Quiz
Debt problems usually develop over time. You may not realize that you are in serious trouble until it is too late. If you think that you may have a debt problem, take a few moments to complete this quiz.
Money Management Strategies: 7 steps that will help you build a budget that works
This highly requested 7 step workbook has helped thousands of people develop a personal budget. It can work for you too.
Monthly Expense Tracker: Identify your spending habits
Use this popular little tracking booklet to see where your money is going; your fixed expenses, the leak in your wallet or money in your savings account. Tracking your spending is an important part of building a budget that works.
Resources (PDF Format):
- 7 Steps To a Budget Made Easy
- Money Management Tips for Teens
- Practical Tips for Post-Secondary Students
- Tips to Teach Your Kids Money Mangment
- Using a Credit Card Wisely & Building Credit
- Money Mangement Basics
- Expense Tracker
