The Manitoba Financial Literacy Forum will be hosting the following Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminars each month through to April 2018. Registration is $20 per session which includes lunch! Tuesday, Feb. 6 @ Noon, 2018 CYNTHIA DUNCAN Certified Financial Planner, Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. TOPIC: RRSPs vs. TFSAs Tuesday, Mar. 6 @ Noon, 2018 ANGEL…
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Symposium Highlights National Financial Literacy Strategy
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) held the National Research Symposium on Financial Literacy: The Path Towards Smarter, More Targeted, and More Effective Financial Literacy on November 16, 2016 in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Symposium brought together Canadian and international experts for a day of lively discussion on current research findings in four areas: paying…
Fraud Prevention Month 2017
Binary Options Scams Take Centre Stage According to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), Binary Options are the fastest growing form of investment fraud in Canada. “take the form of a wager in which investors bet on the performance of an underlying asset, often a currency, stock index, or share, and the timeframe on this bet…
It Doesn’t GROW On Trees!
Straight Talk from Money Experts on Family Finance A lecture series at South Winnipeg Family Information Centre, 800 Point Rd. $10 per session, or $25 for all three. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 The Truth About Credit Tim St. Vincent, Credit Counseling Society Over 17 million Canadians report feeling financially stressed. If…
Education Savings Week
November 20-26 is Education Savings Week in Canada. Canadian financial institutions and financial literacy organizations are focusing special attention on family education savings planning. The Government of Canada’s educationsavingsweek.org/ has a wealth of information and resources on the event for parents and caregivers, as well as financial experts and educators. The federal Education Savings website is another…
2017 Money Matters Calendar
The 2017 Money Matters calendar, featuring helpful financial tips and advice, and great shots of the Forum’s Piggy Bank pal in and around Winnipeg! DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY HERE. We are all out of physical copies for the time being. Thank you for your strong support!
Insights on Hosting Volunteer Income Tax Clinics
Prosper Canada Webinar: Insights on hosting volunteer income tax clinics On November 2, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EDT), experts will share their knowledge and practices on what it takes to host volunteer income tax clinics. If you’re considering hosting a volunteer income tax clinic this tax season or just want to know…
Canada Third in Financial Literacy
According to a new study, Canada gets the bronze when it comes to financial literacy. Based on the OECD/INFE International Survey of Adult Financial Literacy Competencies, Canada ranks third among 29 nations comparing adult financial knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. Details from the survey: Canada shares its top-three ranking with France, in first place; Finland, in…
Website Administrator Wanted
The Manitoba Financial Literacy Forum is looking to hire on contract a WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR who will be highly organized, creative and results driven. The incumbent will have experience in: Website administration Website design and organization Information technology experience Ability to work in WordPress and/or other content management systems Click here for more information about the position…
Paper or Plastic or Cloud? The Evolving Concept of Money
You need only to look at the recent demise of the penny, or see the “wave your card here” payment option at the supermarket to know that the way that we think of and use money is changing. In ancient times, humans would barter objects or labour directly. A farmer might give his neighbour two…