Managing Your Finances
Resources to Help You Avoid Financial Trouble
You have your finances under control and your debt is well-managed. However, it is easy to get behind if you do not pay attention to your affairs. The following information may help:
Credit History
It's a good idea to check your credit history once a year. To learn more about your credit history and rating you can visit the Web sites of Equifax Canada, Trans Union of Canada, and Northern Credit Bureaus Inc., three national credit reporting agencies:
- Equifax Canada
- Consumer Information Centre
- Download a Request to obtain my credit history report (PDF - 20K)
- Trans Union of Canada
- Personal Solutions Page
- Download a Consumer Relations - Information form to request your credit
- Northern Credit Bureaus Inc.
The following links may also be useful to help you stay in good shape:
Calculators
- Canadian Retirement Income Calculator - The calculator takes you step by step through an estimate of the ongoing income you may receive throughout your retirement from:
- Credit Card Costs Calculator to help you determine the most convenient credit card to use
- Money, Credit and Debt Calculators
Consumer Information
- Information on consumer protection activities, filing complaints and tips
- Consumer Savvy - A collection of consumer articles.
- Online Shopping Assistant
- Consumer Information - Consumer Complaint Form
Other Tips and Resources
- Using Credit Wisely
- Managing Your Debt - What can you do?
- Canadian Consumer Information Gateway an online resource providing various information on consumer related inquiries including credit
- Getting Value for your Service Fees (PDF)