3. Talk to a credit counsellor
Question & Answer
I cannot repay my payday loan. What can I do?If you have a lot of debt or often struggle to pay your bills, you can get help from a non-profit service.
The service can suggest ways to manage your debt and help you learn how to avoid the same problems in the future. This can help improve your .
For example, they can help you:
- talk with your creditors to reduce your debt
- make a debt repayment plan
- make a
- understand how you got into debt
- understand how to get out of debt
The first appointment to discuss your options is usually free. If you want more help, you've to pay a fee. Non-profit counsellors are not in business to make a profit from you. If you cannot afford their fee, you can ask for a reduced fee. They might even agree not to charge you at all.
To find a non-profit credit counselling service near you, contact Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services or Credit Counselling Canada.
The credit counsellors listed on these websites are accredited. This means they've completed training and follow a or rules. They also have to do regular training. It's best to work with an accredited credit counsellor.
Not-for-profit credit counselling services are different from agencies and debt settlement companies.
