Ways to financially plan for your compensation
Receiving a lump sum of money can be overwhelming to some people. Careful planning can help you make the most of your money. Here are some ways to financially prepare for
No matter who or where we are, there is a lot to learn about money as we move through life. This section contains resources and tools to strengthen our financial literacy. There are readings, videos, and even courses so we can access info in different ways, depending on how we learn.
Receiving a lump sum of money can be overwhelming to some people. Careful planning can help you make the most of your money. Here are some ways to financially prepare for
This one-hour session introduces the free, confidential supports available through the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement. If you’re thinking about submitting a Claim, or helping
This information is written specifically for youth by the Responsible Gambling Council. It outlines: The risks of gambling; Why people gamble; How gambling can become a problem; How gambling affects
This information by Kids Help Phone outlines: What gambling is; Safe gambling tips; How to identify a gambling problem; How to get help with a gambling problem; and What to
This online tool can help us budget in real time, based on our real life: Reality Check App.
The Canadian Bankers association has a selection of resources for students or others, including this video, which is just over a minute, all about saving. We can access the rest
Those of us with a disability are eligible for certain programs and services that can support our ability to work, save, and be secure. Agedout.com has information about many of
How advertising works We encounter advertising throughout our days, often without even noticing. Advertising is intended to make us feel we need something, so that we will buy a product.
Credit is what we use to buy something when we don’t have the money for it. We can borrow the money and usually pay it off over time. Interest rates,
When we start working, we will receive payment from our employer, likely every two weeks. Agedout.com has information about our paycheques here.