Browse hundreds of resources and events in the Canadian Financial Literacy Database to start managing your finances today. http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/...
The more you know and understand about your financial rights and responsibilities, the easier it is to avoid costly surprises and to reach your financial goals.
These e-learning videos complement the Financial Basics workshop material (http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/resources/educationalProgr...). They are an easy and accessible alternative way to boost financial knowledge and plan a more secure financial future. You can use them as part of a Financial Basics workshop, or watch them on your own.
The Financial Basics e-Learning Project was jointly developed by The Chang School (http://ce-online.ryerson.ca/ce/default.aspx) at Ryerson University and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada with the assistance of the Investor Education Fund (www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/).
The Financial Basics e-learning videos cover the essentials of personal finances; budgeting, living within your means, managing credit and debt, fraud prevention and investing and saving for the fu...
Budgeting doesn't have to be hard. Learn how to manage your money, create a budget, know the difference between wants and needs, and reduce your expenses.
It's important to pay your bills in full and on time to build a good credit history. Learn more about the types of credit, credit report and credit scores, credit reporting agencies and tips to avo...
Save regularly and start saving early. Learn more about the importance of saving, savings goals, the 4 steps to saving and ways to increase your savings.
Financial planning is about preparing and achieving financial goals. Learn the difference between a financial plan and a budget, the benefits of a financial plan and what info you will need to prep...
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, the Investor Education Fund and l'Autorité des marchés financiers have developed a free financial toolkit to help you feel more confident when it comes to managing your personal finances. Covering key financial topics, this playlist contains videos produced as part of the toolkit. For more information on each topic, interactive worksheets, calculators, quizzes, questionnaires and case studies, visit Your Financial Toolkit at http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/resources/educationalProgr....
Your Financial Toolkit is a one-stop shop to help you make better financial decisions. To build your financial knowledge, visit Your Financial Toolkit at http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/resources/ed...
Spending money is both a necessity and a pleasure. The problem is that regularly spending too much can lead to big problems in the long run. It's worth taking a moment to stop and look closely at o...
It can be overwhelming to look at the buffet of options available to you for your banking needs. Not only is there a large variety of institutions, like banks, trust companies, caisses populaires a...
If you want to travel to a place that you have never visited before, you need a good map. It's the same with your finances. To manage your money well, you need to know where you want to go. That me...
We think about things we want in the future: an education, a renovated kitchen, a new car. But it's often difficult to see how to get there. In this video, we're going to talk about saving and how ...
We could all really use help saving money. After paying taxes and our basic living expenses, there never seems to be anything left over. There ARE a lot of plans (and acronyms) available, though! T...
We could all really use help investing money. After paying taxes and our basic living expenses, there never seems to be anything left over. There ARE a lot of plans (and acronyms) available, though...
Many people know that they need to invest their money wisely but don't know how. By learning to ask the right questions, you can really illuminate the subject and improve your chances of doing well...
Most people will need a mortgage when they decide to buy a home. A mortgage is usually a long-term financial commitment, and the choices you make can affect you for many years.
Credit card and debit card fraud is an unfortunate reality that can range from an inconvenience to a harmful and costly incident. Anyone can become a target: your neighbours, family members, co-wor...
On March 8, 2016 in Ottawa, Lucie Tedesco, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), released Auto Finance: Market Trends, a research report highlighting a worrisome growth in...
Michael Rothe, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council’s Director of Legal Services, speaking at the launch of the Auto Finance: Market Trends research report on March 8, 2016.