Financial Literacy

Program includes:

• Budgeting: Create a realistic budget based on your income, expenses and priorities.
• Managing spending: Learn how to track expenses and avoid spending more than you can afford.
• Saving money: Develop strategies for building savings and preparing for unexpected costs.
• Planning major purchases: Learn how to set goals and prepare financially for larger expenses.
• Banking in Canada: Explore different bank accounts and learn how to open and manage an account.
• Education savings: Learn about registered education savings plans, commonly known as RESPs.
• Understanding credit: Learn what a credit score is, why it matters and how to build healthy credit.
• Managing debt: Explore practical ways to organize and pay down debt.

What participants gain:

Participants gain a clearer understanding of banking, budgeting, saving, credit and debt in Canada. These skills can help women make informed financial decisions, advocate for themselves and work toward greater stability and long-term independence.

Eligibility:

Newcomers looking to strengthen their money-management skills and save for the future.