48. Taking Charge of Your Money

<p>In this episode, hear from Marcia about how she not only stopped gambling, but also made changes to how she and her partner handle money.  Almost two-years in, she tell us "It feels amazing to not be worried about money.  Having that security also helps my gambling recovery."</p> <p>Amanda Martin, from the <a title= "credit counselling society website" href= "https://nomoredebts.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credit Counselling Society</a>, also returns to Fold em and offers tips for taking charge of your money.</p> <p>Listen now and learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Three reasons why taking charge of your money is an important part of addressing compulsive gambling</li> <li>How to track where your money is going</li> <li>How to have more control over spending and saving</li> <li>How to keep going with budgeting and reach your financial goals</li> <li>Tools, apps and free help with money management</li> </ul> <p>For more information on taking charge of your money, read the blog for this episode at <a href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/take-charge-of-your-money" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a></p> <p>For more information on credit counselling and to find a credit counselling service in Canada, visit this <a title= "federal government website on credit counselling" href= "https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/debt/debt-help.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">federal government website</a>.  In the United States, visit the <a title= "National Foundation for Credit Counseling Website" href= "https://www.nfcc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Foundation for Credit Counseling</a>.  If you live outside of these areas, search for accredited credit counselling services in your country.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank"