Almost 100% of Canadians believe it’s important to develop good financial habits early in life, finds a BMO study. And 96% agree teaching financial literacy will help the economy. Further, 43% believe children under nine years old should have a basic understanding of finances, while 79% believe pre-teens should have a solid grounding on personal […]
More children are playing and downloading apps, but they're not all free games.
The second edition of the award-winning Brandes Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from Canadian students in the age group of 16 years to 22 years. The program offers ten scholarships, each worth $1,000 cash, to applicants who demonstrate insights into financial literacy. Read: Money lessons for kids “Canada’s youth need to be money-smart to […]
Along with financial industry leaders, the CFA Institute has launched a new project called the Future of Finance.
When Liam broke his iPhone, he walked into an Apple store and, to his delight, promptly received a new one. His 10-year-old younger brother Aiden—an Apple stockholder—wasn’t too pleased.
Clients who planned to start 2013 right by reducing debt and saving more may be wavering from their goals. This is because it takes self-discipline, time management, dedication, support, and reliable tools and resources for an individual to reach a position of financial comfort, says Money Mentors credit counselor Stacey Townsend. Read: 4 ways to […]
Your employees may be stressed about their personal finances.
Industrial Alliance retirement plan members now have access to a new retirement savings statement.
Toronto junior school students know more about money management than many people think, according to a Money School Canada study that assessed the baseline money management knowledge of Toronto public school students in grades 4-6.
Studies show women aren’t taking full advantage of financial opportunities due to misconceptions and lack of knowledge about investing. But an article on ReadersDigest.ca shows, if anything, women need to invest more than men to gain financial security against life’s curve balls. One of the ways women can do that is by not relying on […]