5 Ways to Set Financial Goals in 2024
Check out this infographic for five strategies for creating financial goals that are grounded by your current financial situation. ...
View Infographic Read More4 Key Components of a Budget
In this infographic we look at the four key components of a budget that will enable you to organize your finances and avoid stressful debt. ...
View Infographic Read MoreNew Years Resolutions
New Year, new goals? Learn about the most popular financial resolutions and three tips to help you achieve them. ...
View Infographic Read MoreHoliday Shopping
Planning out your holiday gifts? Don’t let them ruin your budget. Check-out these 5 creative ways to share the holiday cheer. ...
View Infographic Read MoreCyber Monday
‘Tis the season for shopping! If you plan to shop online, here are some tips to keep your financial information secure. ...
View Infographic Read MoreTalking Turkey
Thanksgiving is a special time of catching up with family and friends over a delicious meal! Don’t let draining your wallet put a damper on a time for making memories. Here ...
View Infographic Read MoreGo Big For Grads Without Breaking The Bank
Hundreds of thousands of students graduate from high school, university, and college every year. Plan ahead and celebrate your graduate’s hard work and success without break...
View Infographic Read MoreSaving Money for Back to School or Home Learning
The pandemic has created challenges for parents across the country. Here’s how Canadians are spending this year. ...
View Infographic Read MoreFinancial Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID pandemic has put financial planning to the test. Ask these questions and see if you make the grade. ...
View Infographic Read MoreNo Extra Credit for your Shopping
Do you remember the days when sending kids back-to-school was easy—a few pens and pencils, some notebooks, a binder and hand-me-down clothes from older brothers and sisters?...
View Infographic Read MoreTrue Cost to Tie the Knot
Why you shouldn’t put your wedding on plastic Stop the presses: weddings are expensive. According to Slice.ca, the average price tag sits at just over $30,000. ...
View Infographic Read MoreCanadians and their money!
Personal finance is a topic you are either comfortable speaking about or you are not. The unfortunate reality is – many Canadians do not feel confident about their finances....
View Infographic Read MoreThat Cyber Life
This Cyber Monday many Canadians will be taking advantage of various online deals however some consumers may end up racking up piles of credit card debt while they shop. ...
View Infographic Read MoreCreepy costs of Halloween
Gone are the days when Halloween was a simple event for many Canadians. Before it would be enough to throw a sheet over your head, poke two holes and you would be a ghost. Now...
View Infographic Read MoreValentine’s Day: the great spending divide
Love is in the air which means we are getting closer to Valentine’s Day. Whether you love or hate this day it’s coming. So it’s time to get prepared for it without pierc...
View Infographic Read MoreHow to Reduce Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt levels can get out of control and they can easily cause Canadians to lose their financial grip. Unlike bank loans or car payments, your monthly credit card b...
View Infographic Read MoreCredit Report Cleaning Instructions
If you’ve ever borrowed money, you have a credit report. But most of us have no idea what is on our credit report, and very few have even checked. Studies indicate that le...
View Infographic Read MoreDebunking 5 Financial Myths
It can be hard to get a firm grip on your personal finances. It’s a topic that is not often talked about in day-to-day life and a lot of lessons tend to be learned through ...
View Infographic Read MoreThe Budget Balancing Act
There are a lot of financial demands on the average Canadian. A family’s budget can be pulled in so many different ways – sometimes it feels like you need the grace of a ...
View Infographic Read MoreThe Financial Wheel of Life
As with many things in life, your personal finances require balance in order to be successful. If you can maintain balance among the different categories of your financial li...
View Infographic Read MoreInfographic: What’s Your Lifesaver Moment?
Did you ever feel like you were drowning in debt? Was there one lifesaver moment that made you realize that your debt wasn’t inescapable? We want to showcase your lifesav...
View Infographic Read MoreCredit Score Idols
So, you’ve just spend another enjoyable evening sitting on the couch watching aspiring musicians try to sing themselves into your heart – but what does that have to do wit...
View Infographic Read MoreAre You Feeding Your Creditors or Yourself?
If you are using credit cards, it is extremely important that you completely understand how APR works. Unfortunately, many Canadians do not understand the details of their cre...
View Infographic Read MoreHow to Maintain a Healthy Savings Mix
Saving money strategically is a key factor in maintaining financial stability. If you can’t save effectively, it will be difficult to reach your goals or avoid problems with...
View Infographic Read MoreGame of Owes Infographic: Do you have a good strategy to survive?
There’s less than a week before the premiere of the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones on April 6, 2014. Such high stakes action and drama makes for some amazing televi...
View Infographic Read MoreBack-to-School Infographic: No Extra Credit for Your Shopping
Do you remember the days when sending kids back-to-school was easy—a few pens and pencils, some notebooks, a binder and hand-me-down clothes from older brothers and sisters?...
View Infographic Read More2012 Tax Help Infographic
Still waiting to file your 2012 tax returns? The 2012 deadline to file your taxes is fast approaching on April 30th so it’s important to get started as soon as possible ...
View Infographic Read MoreCredit Counselling Infographic: Can Credit Counselling Help You?
Consumers are often confused by what happens during credit counselling and what they can expect from the debt management process. ...
View Infographic Read MoreWedding Cost Infographic
According to statistics, weddings are a $4 billion per year industry in Canada. The average cost of a wedding has an equivalent price tag to a reasonably priced economy car. T...
View Infographic Read MoreIdentity Theft Infographic: Be Cyber Safe on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is fast becoming one of the biggest online shopping days of the year in Canada, but that also means it is big business for fraudsters and thieves. ...
View Infographic Read More2012 Holiday Infographic: Jump on the Savings Sleigh!
The winter holidays are the most expensive times of the year in Canada. With costs continuing to rise, Canadian families can expect to spend $1,000 or more on the holidays. ...
View Infographic Read More2012 Halloween Spending Infographic
With seven in ten Canadians planning on celebrating Halloween this year, consumer spending for Halloween could easily match or exceed the $1.5 billion price tag for Halloween ...
View Infographic Read MoreDestination: Summer Vacation, Tips for Travelling on a Limited Budget
Are you worried about the rising costs of gas, airfares, and more that could keep your travel plans from taking off this summer? Consolidated Credit has tips to help save yo...
View Infographic Read MoreTax Preparation Checklist: Are you ready to file taxes?
Consolidated Credit helps get you ready to file your personal income taxes correctly to avoid financial hassle and maximize your tax refund. With a little planning and the rig...
View Infographic Read MoreAre You Getting Hit by Cupid’s Paynful Arrow This Year?
Valentine’s Day gifts may show your loved ones how much you care, but are you putting your finances in a bind just to express your love? Consolidated Credit looks at Valenti...
View Infographic Read MoreShopping with Credit: Are You a Smart Spender or an Over Spender?
Credit cards can be useful financial tools if you choose the right cards and use them wisely. Being an Over Spender with your credit cards can cause big financial trouble if y...
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