05 Dec Bringing financial literacy to the most vulnerable
Last month, ABC Life Literacy Canada partnered with Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) to deliver a Money Matters workshop in celebration of Financial Literacy Month....
Financial Literacy Blog Posts
21 Nov Everything you need to know about credit
Debt and credit are ordinary parts of how we manage our money. Sometimes debt and credit help us, and sometimes they can cause trouble....
14 Nov Plan ahead so your holiday spending doesn’t spiral out of control
The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but that excitement can be dampened by worry if you’re facing a financial shortfall....
04 Nov 5 financial literacy activities for the whole family
Posted at 05:05h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
To help families improve their financial literacy skills throughout the year, ABC Life Literacy Canada offers five financial literacy activities for the family to do together....
02 Nov 5 financial literacy tips from adult learners
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, adult learners from the Money Matters financial literacy program share their top 10 money management tips....
26 Oct Financial literacy resources for people with visual impairment
ABC Life Literacy Canada has recently released three workbooks from the Money Matters financial literacy program in a format that's optimized to work with screen readers....
25 Oct Non-profit aims to improve Canadians’ financial literacy amidst soaring inflation
November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and this year’s theme focuses on helping Canadians manage their debt....
24 Oct How rising interest rates impact borrowing money
Research shows that more than half of all Canadians lack the numeracy skills needed to properly understand charts, numbers and documents that impact your level of debt or savings....
24 Oct 5 tips for dealing with inflation
With inflation at its highest level in more than 30 years, it’s more important than ever for us to become financially literate....
26 Sep Newcomer seniors learn about the Canadian banking system
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House recently ran a Money Matters workshop for Mandarin-speaking seniors to help them better understand the Canadian banking system....
28 Jun Financial literacy workshop for Indigenous youth takes a realistic approach
Today’s youth are often told that they just need to work harder or cut back on having brunch every weekend in order to afford a house. And frankly, they’re tired of hearing it....
25 May 3 steps to creating a budget that works
Creating a budget is an important step in managing your money. A budget is essentially a spending plan for how you will spend your money so you can best meet your needs and goals. ...
01 May How financial literacy can improve mental health
Financial stress ranks as the highest stress of the big four stresses. As we head into Mental Health Week, now the is perfect time to talk about how financial stress can affect our mental health....
30 Apr Top 3 money struggles hurting your mental health
Did you know that struggling with your finances can negatively impact your work performance, relationships and mental health? ...
21 Mar Teaching new workers to manage money wisely
Essential Employability Skills – Health Sector is a pilot project for innovative literacy and essential employability skills training, designed to address labour market and workforce challenges...
22 Feb Why you need to file your 2022 taxes
Filing your taxes can bring you financial benefits. By filing your taxes on time, you can automatically receive government benefits you qualify for, thus increasing your income...
14 Jan Essential life lessons to teach your child
While some successes will come naturally for them, there are other core parts of adulthood that can benefit from some education at a young age....
05 Dec Simple steps to help you beat seasonal stress
Whether it’s finding the right gifts on time or wondering if you can afford them, this season is full of triggers for anxiety....
01 Dec How to create a holiday budget and stick to it
We all know the holiday season can be downright expensive. Here are some key steps for making a holiday budget and tips for staying the course....
09 Nov Supporting Indigenous learners during Financial Literacy Month
The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre recently ran the Money Matters for Indigenous Peoples financial literacy program....
26 Oct Financial literacy resources and lesson plans for adults
With November being Financial Literacy Month, now is the perfect time for adults to take control of their money and improve their financial know-how with these free financial literacy resources....
26 Oct Financial literacy resources aim to help Canadians bounce back from pandemic
November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), an initiative launched by numerous community groups, non-profits and government bodies to help improve Canadians’ financial literacy levels....
14 Sep Equipping new workers with the skills to manage their income
YES Employment & Entrepreneurship Montreal turned to our Money Matters program for assistance in offering a more robust financial literacy workshop to meet participants’ complex needs....
19 Jul Helping learners gain financial independence through financial literacy
Epilepsy Toronto ran four Money Matters workshops virtually during Epilepsy Awareness Month in March. ...
31 May Saskatchewan Indigenous communities get support with financial literacy
For over 30 years, Prince Albert Literacy Network has run free literacy programming for its small community of 40,000 in Saskatchewan, of which nearly 50 per cent are Indigenous....
13 May Family financial literacy more important than ever
Posted at 06:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
With many families doing homeschooling and spending more time at home, the time to address the family’s financial literacy together has never come at a better time....
30 Apr How to manage financial stress for better mental health
Although a constant worry for many of us, financial stress may be worse than ever during the pandemic. Learn how to manage financial stress....
24 Feb What you need to know about the 2021 tax season
Tax season is around the corner, which means it’s a great time to brush up on your financial literacy skills and learn more about the Canadian taxation system....
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
22 Oct 10 financial literacy tips to mark 10 years of Financial Literacy Month
In honour of the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month, here are 10 financial literacy tips shared by adult learners that have participated in the Money Matters program....
09 Sep Youth learn financial literacy outside the classroom
The Student Leadership & Youth Empowerment Network is a Toronto-based non-profit that connects youth to different resources in their community. ...
13 Jul Library adapts financial literacy program online
As we all adapt to the new normal amid COVID-19, literacy groups and other organizations across the country have begun offering remote programming. ...
18 Jun New workbook helps families learn about money together
Posted at 08:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
We've just released a new workbook from our HSBC Family Literacy First program that focus on family financial literacy. The workbook is available in English, French and Simplified Chinese....
14 May Study shows parents vital to helping improve children’s financial literacy skills
Posted at 14:19h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
The survey found that teens who talked about finances with their parents, even just once a week, scored 33 points higher in financial literacy than those who did not....
17 Apr How financial literacy can help us through difficult times
With many people unemployed or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, being financially literate is more important than ever. Now is the perfect opportunity to increase your financial literacy skills....
14 Apr How to support adult learners in a remote setting
Posted at 09:57h in All Blog Posts, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Through remote learning, literacy practitioners can ensure their learners can continue developing their literacy skills. Here’s what you should keep in mind when building a distance learning program....
03 Apr New financial literacy workbooks available for people with diverse abilities
Three new workbooks have been added to this financial literacy program designed for adults with various intellectual, verbal, physical and nonphysical capabilities....
04 Mar How to protect yourself online
Posted at 10:55h in All Blog Posts, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Money Matters
Improving your financial literacy skills is the best way to protect yourself from online financial fraud. Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from being scammed....
25 Feb New literacy and essential skills program targets Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted at 07:00h in Activate Learning, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Health Literacy Blog Posts, Skills for Success Day, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Activate Learning is a new program focused exclusively on supporting and empowering the population of Newfoundland and Labrador....
12 Feb How filing your taxes can help you access government benefits
Tax season is just around the corner, which means it’s a great time to brush up on your financial literacy skills....
12 Dec New financial literacy program available for people with diverse abilities
Like many students, Jenna Martinuzzi wasn't taught how to spend wisely or budget her money in school, so she took part in a financial literacy program designed for students with various abilities. ...
26 Nov Employment program works financial literacy into the mix
A community literacy organization has added a new twist to its youth employment program. The Taber Youth Employment Program has incorporated financial literacy training into its instruction....
21 Nov Montreal families celebrate Financial Literacy Month
Posted at 13:07h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
Twenty-five children and their parents gathered at Dawson Boys & Girls Club to celebrate Financial Literacy Month at an event co-hosted with ABC Life Literacy and facilitated by HSBC volunteers....
24 Oct Take charge of your finances with Money Matters
Financial Literacy Month encourages Canadians to take control of their financial well-being by making a budget, having a savings plan, and understanding their financial rights and responsibilities....
23 Oct Adults and children should practice financial literacy together
Posted at 12:55h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
When it comes to financial literacy, the statistics are startling. According to The Financial Planning Standards Council, four in 10 Canadians report that money is a daily concern....
05 Oct The case for teaching financial literacy in the workplace
While youth are improving their financial literacy skills at school, an important group of people who could benefit from financial literacy education have been forgotten: adults in the workplace....
03 Jun New family financial literacy resources encourage families to openly discuss money
Posted at 10:47h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
ABC Life Literacy is pleased to announce that its HSBC Family Literacy First program has been renewed with a new focus on family financial literacy....
09 Aug Money Matters for newcomers and new Canadians now available in Simplified Chinese
ABC Life Literacy is pleased to announce that Money Matters for Newcomers and New Canadians, a financial literacy program, is now available in Simplified Chinese....
21 Jun Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with Money Matters for Indigenous Peoples
As the sun rises on the longest day of the year, ABC Life Literacy joins Canadians in celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and the many contributions of our country’s Indigenous Peoples....
09 Jan Money Matters empowers newcomers and new Canadians to start the new year in control of their finances
ABC Life Literacy is ringing in the New Year with Money Matters for Newcomers and New Canadians, a financial literacy program for Canada’s newcomer community. ...