Learn practical tips to help you budget and save, organize your money, and deal with the Canada Revenue Agency so that you can feel more confident and less stressed about your finances. For British Columbia. Current to September 2024. Show notes at https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/webinar/financial-wellness/

Financial wellness
3:00 What financial wellness means.
4:15 Whether you need a lot of money to have financial wellness.
5:50 Key indicators of financial wellness.
10:00 Savings tips and strategies for people who struggle with impulsive spending.

Money management
16:35 Systems and strategies to organize your money.
21:15 Whether you need a budget and how to get started.
24:10 Steps to take when you owe a lot of money and feel too stressed to think about it.
27:55 Three top tips to improve your credit score.
33:45 Steps to take now to make it easier for someone else to deal with your finances if you get into a serious accident or die.

Dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency
37:15 Common challenges when it comes to paying taxes.
38:05 What happens if you don’t file your taxes on time.
38:40 What to do if you owe a lot of money in taxes but don’t have any money saved to pay them.
40:35 Tips for calling the Canada Revenue Agency to deal with outstanding taxes.
42:20 What to do if you make a mistake on your tax filing.

Live questions
43:50 The difference between a non-profit and a for-profit credit counselling agency.
45:50 Whether the utilization ratio used to calculate your credit score is measured per credit card or on your overall borrowing.
46:45 Whether the Canada Revenue Agency can insist on quarterly payments.
47:20 Tips for keeping cash on hand for disasters or emergencies.
49:30 Factors to consider in making a consumer proposal versus declaring bankruptcy.
51:05 Strategies for preparing for and saving money for your funeral.
52:35 How to dispute a collections account on your credit report.
54:10 Whether to increase your credit card limit in order to keep your utilization ratio at 60%.
54:25 Whether checking your own credit score affects the score.
54:55 What happens after a bankruptcy, including how long it takes before you can get a loan.

Join Richard Golsworthy, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for an interactive presentation discussing the course. In this doctorate programme, you’ll expand your ability to work with complex client groups and contribute impactful research to the field of psychological health.
During the webinar we will cover:

• Benefits of studying DPsych Counselling Psychology at GCU.
• Course structure and what you will learn.
• Any questions from attendees.