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Financial Education Workshops

Did you know that financial education can actually be fun? Learn all about finances in a fun, hands-on way. Our workshops cover everyday topics like budgeting, banking, saving, credit and how to protect yourself from fraud. We use real world examples and activities to help you develop and practice your new skills in a welcoming, culturally supportive environment. 

 

Each session is designed to meet you where you’re at. No matter what your background or experience, you will learn useful tips that can help you feel more confident with your money. 

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Credit Cards

"Take charge of your credit! Join us for an easy-to-understand session where we will cover:
-How credit cards really work
-Understanding interest rates, fees, and payments
-Building a healthy credit history
-Common credit mistakes to avoid
-Simple tips to use credit with confidence"

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

August 15

December 10

10:00am–12:00pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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Holiday Consumerism

Tired of the pressure to spend during the holiday season? Come explore the reasons we feel obliged to spend, ways to save money, and how to make celebrating meaningful without the price tag.

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

August 15

November 5

3:30–5:30pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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Stretching your Dollar

With inflation going up, up, up...how can we combat high prices of groceries and other needs?
In this workshop, we will talk about why prices are rising, and look at key concepts such as “shrinkflation” and “cheapflation”.

Participants will learn how to:
-Compare prices
-Shop for sales
-Calculate unit prices
-Utilize coupons

We will also review the Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP) and discover substitutes for our favourite foods to make our dollars stretch.

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

August 15

October 15

3:30–5:30pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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Credit - Week 2

This two session workshop will provide a foundational introduction to the credit system. We will clarify what credit is, the different types available, and how to safely utilize it. Participants will also explore how credit is reported and tracked, gaining the tools needed to manage their financial reputation with confidence.

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

August 15

September 17

10:00am–12:00pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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Credit - Week 1

This two session workshop will provide a foundational introduction to the credit system. We will clarify what credit is, the different types available, and how to safely utilize it. Participants will also explore how credit is reported and tracked, gaining the tools needed to manage their financial reputation with confidence.

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

August 15

September 10

10:00am–12:00pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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Understanding your Notice of Assessment

What is a Notice of Assessment? What does each specific part mean? What is TFSA elegibility room? Find out by joining this session as we walk you through a review of a sample notice and answer your questions.
What is a Notice of Assessment? What does each specific part mean? What is TFSA elegibility room? Find out by joining this session as we walk you through a review of a sample notice and answer your questions.

Registration

Opens

Dates of Program

Time

July 15

August 27

10:00am–12:00pm

Location

Days of the Week

Norwood Centre

Thursday

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In Partnership with Prosper Canada and funded in part by the Government of Canada's Social Development and Partnerships Program

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