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Lunchtime Takeaway: The state of financial literacy

We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.

By Staff |June 6, 2012

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Help kids become money smart

Canadian parents are unsure how to teach their children to be financially savvy, says a new survey from ING Direct.

By Staff |May 24, 2012

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Economic Indicators

IIROC CEO to chair Investor Education Forum

IIROC says its president and CEO, Susan Wolburgh Jenah, will chair the International Forum for Investor Education (IFIE)—an alliance that promotes higher standards and information sharing in financial and investor education.

By Staff |May 22, 2012

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U.S. high schools eye financial literacy

Alongside the presidential election, another vote will be taking place this year in the U.S.—teachers are currently asking citizens to also help decide which students are worthy of a financial education.

March 12, 2012

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Canadians earn a “B” in financial literacy

When it comes to finances, Canadians are not completely illiterate, but they might be over-rating their own knowledge of financial matters. There is definitely room for improvement, according to the inaugural BMO Financial Literacy Report Card.

By Tammy Burns |December 5, 2011

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Canadian youth unrealistic about finances

Canadian high school gradates expect to earn over $70,000 and own a home within ten years. In reality, this is wishful thinking, according to the National Report Card on Youth Financial Literacy issued by BCSC.

By Vikram Barhat |October 31, 2011

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Financial literacy only half the battle

A recently released study of financial literacy among Ontarians found that most people had a basic grasp of financial concepts yet struggled to apply them to their personal situations. “We found that certain financial concepts are reasonably well understood by the majority of Ontarians,” says Tom Hamza, president of the Investor Education Fund. “But this […]

By Staff |June 15, 2011

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Date set for 2011 Financial Planning Week

The Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) and its Quebec counterpart, the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF) have set the date for Canada’s third annual Financial Planning Week. October 17-23, 2011 will be dedicated to an ongoing effort by both organizations to make financial planning the cornerstone of sound financial management. “The goal of Financial […]

By Staff |April 28, 2011

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Financial Literacy

Lunchtime Takeaway: The state of financial literacy

Help kids become money smart

IIROC CEO to chair Investor Education Forum

U.S. high schools eye financial literacy

Canadians earn a “B” in financial literacy

Canadians need more financial knowledge

Canadian youth unrealistic about finances

Financial literacy only half the battle

Why financial literacy matters

Date set for 2011 Financial Planning Week