Despite Canadians' low level of financial sophistication, their confidence in making investment decisions is on the rise
Adult financial literacy program complements work with students and seniors
Regulators says AMF Index is a useful resource for developing and adapting educational tools
High school students to participate in event designed to raise awareness of managing debt and saving for the future
Survey reveals Canadians remain susceptible to investment fraud
CANADIANS ARE, AT BEST, average students when it comes to money matters, as some recent studies have found. In turn, that worrisome state of affairs has prompted the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to launch its comprehensive Your Financial Toolkit program, which includes tips on how to choose a financial advisor. The free resource, […]
Survey underlines the importance of making affordable advice accessible to first-time investors
Website provides reliable, unbiased and easy-to-use information and tools to help Canadians become confident financial consumers
Consumers willing to improve their knowledge
LYNNE TRIFFON SAYS THE most crucial part of her job as a financial planner is to deepen her clients’ knowledge of finance and investing so that they can make informed decisions. “That’s what a good financial planner does,” says Triffon, vice president with T. E. Wealth in Vancouver. “In educational seminars, I tell people to […]