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| Canadian Consumer Handbook | |
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| Author: | Consumer Measures Committee / Office of Consumer Affairs |
| Summary: | This practical guide to consumers' rights provides tips, a checklist of things to watch for and a directory of useful resources. |
| Consumer Debt – Consumer Trends Report | |
| Author: | Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada |
| Summary: | The Consumer Trends Report has a two fold purpose. First, it provides a general overview of past and current economic and marketplace trends of relevance to consumers. Secondly, the Report points to research gaps and opportunities for future work by the consumer affairs community. |
| Credit Cards and You: All you need to know about credit cards | |
| Author: | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada |
| Summary: | This section of FCAC's Web site will help you answer all the questions you may have about credit cards. It includes a credit card selector tool, a credit card payment calculator as well as other resources and publications. |
| Dealing with Debt: A Consumer's Guide | |
| Author: | Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Industry Canada |
| Summary: | This booklet may help you decide whether or not you have a serious debt problem. It also gives some suggestions for solving your difficulties and avoiding them in the future. The information in this booklet is meant for individuals only and does not apply to corporations. The consumer proposal and bankruptcy sections are very detailed. |
| Reality Choices – for 18-30-Year-Old Consumers | |
| Author: | Consumer Measures Committee |
| Summary: | You can find out more about debt, taking charge of your finances, questions to ask when choosing your future home, questions to consider before buying, leasing, insuring or repairing your vehicle, and, finally, how to shop with satisfaction. |
| The Financial Guide for Post-Secondary Students | |
| Author: | Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Industry Canada |
| Summary: | This guide presents various financial options available to post-secondary students. The goal is not to tell them what to do but rather to provide information to help them make decisions that are right for them and that will make their student life as enjoyable as possible. |
| There's Something About Money (website) | |
| Author: | Canadian Bankers Association in partnership with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada |
| Summary: | This website was created to bring financial literacy to life in homes and classrooms across Canada. Students can learn more about how to use money wisely to reach their goals. Teachers can register online for an in-class seminar presented by a banker volunteer from their community. Parents can access resources to help teach their kids financial literacy at home. |
| Understanding Your Credit Report and Credit Score | |
| Author: | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada |
| Summary: | This document provides information on how to obtain and understand your credit report and score, as well as what to do if you find errors on your credit report. |
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