Financial Literacy

Where advisors can fill the gaps for women clients

Many of your clients likely struggle with finances, but women, in particular, might be having a hard time. A survey commissioned by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) finds that 86% of Canadian women struggle with at least one issue when it comes to finances, including: Read: 25% of Canadian retirees live with debt: survey (An […]

By Staff |March 5, 2018

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More Canadians understand TFSAs: survey

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians (73%) consider themselves at least somewhat knowledgeable.

By Staff |February 28, 2018

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It’s not hard to stump Canadians with financial terms

If you spend a lot of time educating clients, that might be because Canadians’ financial literacy leaves a lot to be desired. In a poll from the Angus Reid Institute, most Canadians presented with a list of 18 common banking and finance terms said they were “very confident” in the meaning of only two: savings […]

By Staff |February 14, 2018

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Millennials’ views on saving, investing and job-hopping

Younger demographic is serious about savings goals

By Staff |January 26, 2018

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