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This post was originally published on Home with Aneta, October 4, 2016, as part of SmartSAVER’s 2016 #EveryChildAnRESP Back to School campaign. We thank Aneta for participating and amplifying our message to reach more Canadian parents.

When it comes to schooling and careers for my kids I am pretty adamant about my kids thinking about them now. It is never too early and although we know that the actual careers and route they will take is fluid at this point we revisit the topic often.

I found that sitting them down and having “the talk” about what they want to be when they grow up is often met with much resistance. Instead we try to incorporate it through a natural conversation. If there is one way to deter my kids from liking something is to say I like it too, so we usually just try and listen and guide the convo along…

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By Aneta Alaei, creator of Home with Aneta. 

In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, today’s blog post by Consolidated Credit Canada describes how credit counselling services help families become more financially empowered:

Consolidated Credit Canada recognizes weight of financial burden some Canadians face

Trying to manage a debt problem all alone can be overwhelming and stressful. That’s why nonprofit Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada Inc. helps Canadians from coast to coast to manage their debt.

Consolidated Credit exists and provides counselling services because the reality is that many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. To help Canadians stay on top of their financial obligations, ConsolidatedCredit.ca has made it their personal mission to educate Canadians so they can be empowered to make educated decisions about their finances, and live debt free and financially independent lives.

What some of our clients have said about our services:

“I never thought I’d stop worrying about debt, but I have now. Thank you,”
— Deborah K., Blind River, Ontario.

“I am so happy that I have gone to Consolidated Credit! I should have done it years ago! I highly recommend their services,”
— Michael S., Kamloops, British Columbia.

“Thanks to Consolidated Credit my debt is almost all gone! No headaches and no more annoying phone calls. It’s nice to have no more stress – thanks Consolidated,”
— John B., Windsor, Ontario.

By Natasha Carr, Manager of Community and Public Relations, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada Inc.