One in three Canadians struggles with non-mortgage debts, Credit Counselling Society says
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“About a third are saying their finances are in the worst shape (than before the pandemic)," said Scott Hannah, Credit Counselling Society's president.
Some Canadians are feeling uncertain and anxious about their financial situations and future, according to the Credit Counselling Society.
“About a third are saying their finances are in the worst shape (than before the pandemic),” said Scott Hannah, Credit Counselling Society’s president.
“It’s the non-mortgage that gets people in trouble. Carrying large balances on credit cards (which typically have large interest rates around 20 per cent or higher) and having a car payment, which is a fixed expense every single month, because in these uncertain times you don’t know if you will be able to maintain those payments.”
A recent report from the company, outlining Canadian’s financial health since the beginning of the pandemic, finds that thousands of Canadians are holding at least $10,000 of non-mortgage debt.
One of the biggest debt factors for Canadians is rising inflation costs.
“Prices of everything have gone up dramatically. It’s really having a severe impact for those whose incomes have not gone up, they are feeling the pinch, and are having to make some (tough) decisions,” said Hannah.
Global News talked to some local residents, asking if they have heard of these financial issues.
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