Financial literacy programs work—if they’re done right
There is an onus on all Canadian sectors to develop and implement financial literacy programs that work—and the data proves it
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How financial literacy programs can do more harm than good
By making it seem as if financial well-being is more a matter of choice than circumstance, these programs reduce sympathy for those living in poverty.
How young is too young to learn about mortgages?
There’s a push to add all kinds of new things to the mandatory school curriculum, from financial literacy to coding. But we just can’t have it all.
When kids’ allowance goes digital
From 2016: Children as young as age five are getting their own debit and credit cards. Will it make them financially savvy?
Here’s the real cost of retirement happiness
As part of MoneySense’s financial literacy week, here’s a look at three different budgets to help you plan your spending more thoughtfully
How to get the money out of your mattress
Stop sitting on a pile of cash because you can’t decide on an investment plan. Here’s more financial literacy advice for MoneySense Week
Who wants to be a millionaire? Here’s how.
It’s not easy, but for many middle-class Canadians it’s a realistic goal to save seven figures
The crunch years: Where the money goes
To kick off MoneySense Week, here’s what one man learned after tracking his expenses for 12 years
Parents shouldn’t shelter students from financial realities
Parents often give up retirement savings to pay for education: StatsCan
Bright idea: Money for nothing
Need money? Just ask for it.