During Covid-19
- Please see our In the News section on our Covid-19 response page for some of the advice we’ve been sharing with Canadians.
April 2021
- 04/12/2021 – CTV Morning Live Calgary – Financial tips for couples
- 04/12/2021 – CTV Morning Live Winnipeg – What to know about Consumer Proposals
- 04/13/2021 – CTV Morning Live Vancouver – Being proactive when it comes to finances
- 04/13/2021 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – Myths surrounding bankruptcy
March 2021
Watch above: Lisa Breault, LIT on CTV Morning Live Vancouver – March 16, 2021.
- 03/16/2021 – CTV Morning Live Vancouver – Preparing for tax season
- 03/16/2021 – CTV Morning Live Edmonton – Tips for paying income tax debt
- 03/16/2021 – CTV Morning Live Calgary – Advice on owing at tax time
- 03/16/2021 – CTV Morning Live Winnipeg – What to know about CERB and Income Tax Debt
- 03/16/2021 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – Timely advice for doing your 2020 taxes
- 03/19/2021 – CTV News Vancouver – Make 2021 the year you take control of your debt
- 03/19/2021 – CTV News Edmonton – Make 2021 the year you take control of your debt
- 03/19/2021 – CTV News Calgary – Make 2021 the year you take control of your debt
- 03/19/2021- CTV News Atlantic – Make 2021 the year you take control of your debt
February 2021
02/22/2021 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How income taxes will be different this year
January 2021
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – January 25, 2021.
- 01/22/2021 – CTV News Ottawa – CERB recipients should ‘try not to get too scared’ at tax time, accountant says
- 01/25/2021 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Dealing with post-holiday credit card debt
December 2020
November 2020
- 11/24/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Gift giving meaning is not measured by cost
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – August 31, 2020.
- 08/26/2020 – La Matinale – Radio Canada – Finances personnelles en temps de pandémie
- 08/31/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Financial burden of back-to-school shopping
June 2020
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – June 3, 2020.
- 06/01/2020 – Lethbridge Herald – Finding the Bottom Line
- 06/03/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Mid-year Financial Stress Check-in
May 2020
Watch above: Sandy Lyons, LIT on CTV News at Noon Calgary – May 10, 2020.
- 05/01/2020 – The Georgia Straight – Lisa Breault: Have you been laid off? Here are the top five things to do when it comes to personal finances
- 05/04/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Talking to Your Kids About Money and Finances
- 05/05/2020 – Winnipeg Sun – Budgeting key to surviving economic hardship: Financial expert
- 05/10/2020 – CTV News at Noon Calgary – Financial Advice and Debt Relief During COVID-19
- 05/14/2020 – Victoria News – As B.C.’s unemployment spikes, financial adviser offers tips to weather pandemic
- 05/28/2020 – Edmonton Journal – Financial pressure harming Canadians’ mental health; Edmonton insolvency expert offers advice
March 2020
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – March 30, 2020.
January 2020
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – January 2, 2020.
- 01/02/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Setting Financial Resolutions
- 01/27/2020 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Financial Health and Mental Health Connection
December 2019
November 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – November 25, 2019
- 11/01/2019 – The Chronicle Herald – Considering Financial Impact of Seniors Supporting Their Children
- 11/25/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Putting Holiday Spending into Perspective
- 11/25/2019 – The Chronicle Herald – Improve Financial Well-being in 2020
October 2019
September 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – August 26, 2019
- 09/25/2019 – The Chronicle Herald – What’s the Real Cost of Retirement?
- 09/30/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Online Banking Security Tips
August 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – August 26, 2019
- 08/14/2019 – CBC Calgary – Mortgages in arrears in Alberta hit highest rate since 2013
- 08/14/2019 – Seniors Lifestyle Magazine – Staying Financially Motivated After Retirement
- 08/26/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Impact of Financial Abuse
July 2019
Watch above: Rob McLernon, LIT on Global News Morning Halifax – July 31, 2019
- 07/08/2019 – Seniors Lifestyle Magazine – Top Three Causes Of Seniors In Debt
- 07/29/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Staying Financially On Track This Summer
- 07/31/2019 – Global News Morning Halifax – Summer Savings Tips
May 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – May 27, 2019.
- 05/03/2019 – Country 100.7 – Impact of Rising Gas Prices
- 05/05/2019 – CKBW South Shore Morning – Impact of Rising Gas Prices
- 05/18/2019 – Acadie Nouvelle – Quand les médias sociaux nous poussent à nous endetter
- 05/20/2019 – Seniors Lifestyle Magazine – How Much Money Do I Need to Retire
- 05/27/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: When Your Elderly Parents Need Financial Help
April 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – April 29, 2019.
- 04/03/2019 – Seniors Lifestyle Magazine – The Financial Impact of Seniors Supporting Their Children
- 04/29/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Tips for a Financial Spring Clean-up
- 04/30/2019 – Acadie Nouvelle – La Prix de L’essense S’approche d’un Sommet Historique
- 04/30/2019 – CKBW – Impact of Rising Gas Prices
March 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – March 25, 2019.
- 03/01/2019 – Seniors Lifestyle Magazine – The Financial Risk of Divorce for Seniors
- 03/05/2019 – Times & Transcript – Revealed: How Much Debt the Average Canadian’s Carrying
- 03/07/2019 – Times & Transcript – ‘Grey Divorce’: Growing Trend Leads to Financial Stress
- 03/09/2019 – Times & Transcript – Easier Access to Credit is Boosting Bankruptcies
- 03/25/2019 – Acadie Nouvelle – La Génération Z a de Mauvaises Habitudes D’emprunt
- 03/25/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Management: Income Tax Tips
February 2019
Watch above: Freida Richer, LIT on Global News Morning Edmonton – February 25, 2019.
- 02/01/2019 – Huddle – So You’ve Lost Your Job. Now What?
- 02/03/2019 – CBC Radio Maritimes – Why Should We Keep Using Cash?
- 02/17/2019 – CBC New Brunswick – Tips for Taking Control of Your Finances Before Another Flood Hits
- 02/19/2019 – All Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia Buck Insolvency Trends
- 02/25/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How to Talk About and Set Financial Goals with Your Partner
January 2019
Watch above: Sandy Lyons, LIT on CTV News Calgary – January 11, 2019.
- 01/02/2019 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Successful Financial Goals for 2019
- 01/10/2019 – CTV News Edmonton – Post-Holiday Financial Tips and Financial Planning for 2019
- 01/11/2019 – CTV News Calgary – Tips for Achieving Your Financial Resolutions
- 01/24/2019 – Acadie Nouvelle – Dettes ou REER: Un Choix Difficile
November 2018
- 11/05/2018 – Troy Media – A Will Gives You Control of Your Affairs After Your Death
- 11/05/2018 – Calgary’s Business – A Will Gives You Control of Your Affairs After Your Death
- 11/13/2018 – Acadie Nouvelle – Les Problèmes Financiers Sont de Plus en Plus Courants Chez les Aînés
- 11/22/2018 – CTV Morning Live Edmonton – Being Smart About Black Friday Spending
- 11/22/2018 – Acadie Nouvelle – Le Vendredi Fou est Synonyme D’Achats Impulsifs
- 11/24/2018 – Lethbridge Herald – Do Your Homework for Holiday Sales
- 11/26/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Financial Advice for Cyber Monday
- 11/27/2018 – The Chronicle Herald – Top Six Financial Considerations for Seniors
- 11/27/2018 – GlobalNews.ca – Edmonton Finance Expert’s Tips on Holiday Spending
October 2018
- 10/29/2018 – Global New Morning Edmonton – Top Causes for Senior Debt and Ways to Avoid It
- 10/29/2018 – The Chronicle Herald – Looking Closer at Home Equity Loans, Senior Debt
September 2018
- 09/07/2018 – Calgary’s Business – Sage Budget Advice for Albertans Coping with a Sluggish Economy
- 09/07/2018 – Troy Media – Sage Budget Advice for Albertans Coping with a Sluggish Economy
- 09/23/2018 – Acadie Nouvelle – Étudiants Surendettés: La Pire Chose à Faire est D’Ignorer le Problème
- 09/24/2018 – Edmonton Journal – Alberta Post-Secondary Students Accumulating Debt at ‘Alarming Rate’ Says Expert
- 09/24/2018 – Edmonton Sun – Alberta Post-Secondary Students Accumulating Debt at ‘Alarming Rate’ Says Expert
- 09/24/2018 – Calgary Herald – Alberta Post-Secondary Students Accumulating Debt at ‘Alarming Rate’ Says Expert
- 09/24/2018 – Calgary Sun – Alberta Post-Secondary Students Accumulating Debt at ‘Alarming Rate’ Says Expert
- 09/24/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How to Deal With a Deceased Family Member’s Debt
- 09/27/2018 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – The Benefits of a Financial Fall Checkup
- 09/27/2018 – Academia Group – AB Post-Secondary Students Saddled With Growing Student, Consumer Debt
August 2018
- 08/07/2018 – The Telegram – The Landlord’s Lament (Print Only)
- 08/07/2018 – The Cape Breton Post – The Landlord’s Lament (Print Only)
- 08/07/2018 – The Guardian – The Landlord’s Lament (Print Only)
- 08/27/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Sending Kids Back-to-School Without Breaking the Bank
July 2018
- 07/13/2018 – CTV News Atlantic – Interest Rate Increases, What Does That Mean for Maritimers?
- 07/30/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: The Consumer Spending Personalities With the Most Debt
June 2018
- 06/18/2018 – The Guardian – Relationship Status: It’s Complicated: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Common-law Relationships as it Relates to Your Financial Situation
- 06/25/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Consumer Spending Goes Up in the Summer
May 2018
- 05/14/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Ways to Pay Down Student Debt With a Summer Job
- 05/24/2018 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – Pre-Marriage Money Tips
April 2018
- 04/09/2018 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – Tips for Protecting Yourself from Tax Scams
- 04/09/2018 – The Cape Breton Post – Solving Insolvency: Steps Towards a Better Credit Score
- 04/26/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How Debt and Poor Credit Affects Albertans in Common-Law Relationships
March 2018
- 03/08/2018 – CTV Morning Live Atlantic – The Do’s and Don’ts of March Break Overspending
- 03/26/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Self Employed? What You Need to Know as You File Your Taxes
February 2018
- 02/06/2018 – HalifaxToday.ca – Medical Bills a Contributing Factor in One-Fith of NS Bankruptcies: Analysis
- 02/18/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Financial Expert Weighs in on Student Loan Debt and How to Manage it
- 02/18/2018 – GlobalNews.ca – Liberals Write Off $200 Million in Outstanding Student Loans
- 02/26/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: Why Going Into Debt to Buy Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin is a Bad Idea
January 2018
- 01/02/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How to Get on Track Financially in 2018
- 01/15/2018 – HalifaxToday.ca – ‘Blue Monday’: The Most Depressing Day of the Year
- 01/15/2018 – The Cape Breton Post – Seeking a Life Line: Consumer Proposals Taking Over as Preferred Option to Filing for Bankruptcy
- 01/29/2018 – Global News Morning Edmonton – Money Smarts: How to Combat Debt as a Result of Unexpected Medical Expenses