Personal Finance

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Topic: "Financial Literacy"

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Serious stuff

Knowing the basics of money and finance can give you a big advantage. Find out how a little learning goes a long way toward your financial well-being.

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Serious stuff

Financial literacy is one of the most important skills you can develop in your life, but it can often be daunting and overwhelming. There is a new free Financial Literacy course on Khan Academy. From understanding interest rates to navigating the stock market, this course breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons that will empower you to take control of your money.

Take your finances to the next level with the practical tips and step-by-step guidance from Khan Academy →

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Financial Resilience

Financial resilience is the ability to withstand life events that impact one's income and/or assets.

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Budgeting

Tips to teach budgeting for kids

  1. Let your kids earn their money
  2. Discuss wants and needs
  3. Set savings goals
  4. Offer your kids a savings incentive
  5. Let your kids learn from mistakes
Teach your kids how to save money early. Discover helpful tips about how to teach kids budgeting skills →

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Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. The earlier you start, the better off you will be, because education is the key to success when it comes to money.

Financial Literacy: What It Is, and Why It Is So Important →

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Compound Interest

Compound interest is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Discover the magic of compounding and why it's important to increasing wealth →

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Deposit Insurance

Deposit insurance protects your savings if your financial institution fails. The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) automatically insures your eligible deposits. This applies to deposits held at CDIC member institutions in Canada.

Find out if your financial institution is a member of CDIC →

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GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)

"Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and term deposits are secured investments. This means that you get back the amount you invest at the end of your term. The key difference between a GIC and a term deposit is the length of the term. Term deposits generally have shorter terms than GICs."

Learn about the key details before buying a GIC →

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