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EP184 Credit Canada Debt Solutions with Keith Emery

Mar 9, 2021

Keith Emery is the COO for Credit Canada Debt Solutions, the country’s first and longest-standing credit counseling agency. Keith’s experience in the financial literacy industry spans over two decades, and he is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in personal finance. Today he joins the show to discuss what credit counseling is and why he believes it is so important.

Listen in as Keith shares several common misconceptions around finances, as well as the first steps you need to take to work toward becoming financially successful. You will learn how to save for unexpected expenses (vet bills, new appliances, medical bills, etc.), how to avoid high-interest debt, and tips for anyone already struggling with debt.

“If we’re going to be financially successful, we have to have a budget surplus.” - Keith Emery

This Week on Young Money:

  • A day in the life of Keith Emery.
  • What a credit counselor does.
  • Common misconceptions around finances.
  • What happens when the income supports end.
  • Trends Keith is noticing in the economy and in his clients' financial lives.
  • Tips for anyone struggling with debt.
  • Biggest misconceptions about debt solutions.

Key takeaways:

  1. Don’t carry credit card debt.
  2. Prepare for unexpected expenses.
  3. Avoid high-interest debt.
  4. Be honest about your finances.

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