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If you’re wondering whether or not we’ll be able to help you or if we’re the right people to turn to for help, check out the stories and reviews of our services below. They’ll give you a much better sense of what we do and what we’re all about.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/364892523″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Linda, a single mom, couldn’t keep up her monthly debt payments after seeing her income cut in half. Click on the video to see her story, and see how she paid off her debt with help from the Credit Counselling Society. 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They live with their two children near Victoria on Vancouver Island.<\/p>\n Rochelle underwent surgery and has since been unable to work. Even with some additional overtime income from Dan, his income alone was not enough to make ends meet.<\/p>\n Rochelle and Dan relied on credit to pay for living expenses, which resulted in a large amount of debt. Due to their financial situation, they contacted a bankruptcy trustee for assistance. The trustee referred them to the Credit Counselling Society and they decided to\u00a0attend a budgeting workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”35px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Rochelle and Dan had no budget in place to help them plan for an unexpected situation. The surgery impacted their family income severely and pushed them into a serious financial crisis. They now faced credit card debt of over $90,000 and 75% of their combined incomes went towards housing costs.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Rochelle recently returned to work part-time, but this still wasn\u2019t enough to help them manage their monthly obligations. After speaking with a counsellor at the Credit Counselling Society, Rochelle and Dan took a close look at their monthly and seasonal expenses. They were spending more than they earned each month and were going further into debt each week. They needed to take immediate action to reduce their debt and avoid bankruptcy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Rochelle and Dan discussed several options with their counsellor. They could sell their home, rent the basement, sell the second car, cash in their retirement savings or Rochelle could go back to work full-time. They decided to increase their income, keep their home, and\u00a0start a budget that allowed them to meet their obligations<\/a>,\u00a0pay down debt<\/a>, and\u00a0save for emergencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n With a lot of guidance and support from their counsellor, Rochelle and Dan are on their way to becoming debt free with a debt management program that fits their budget. 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Check out what they are saying about our help. Below is a sample from some of our many offices which serve Canadians from Victoria, BC to Ottawa, Ontario:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraph Message” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index=”1″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”60%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”90%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”79px” custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration_tablet=”1500ms” animation_duration_phone=”” animation_duration_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_delay_tablet=”2000ms” animation_delay_phone=”” animation_delay_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\nCredit Card & Medical Debt
Budgeting for Emergencies<\/span><\/h2>\nMonthly & Seasonal Expenses
Build a Budget & Avoid Bankruptcy<\/span><\/h2>\nFinancial Planning & Money Management
Pay Down Debt With a Debt Management Program<\/span><\/h2>\n