People save for different reasons. For instance, you may want to save for emergencies, or for your children’s education, or for your old age. Having goals for your savings helps to keep you motivated. You sleep better knowing you have some money set aside. Saving accounts earn interest. That means your money is working for you and slowly growing.

This booklet looks at ways you can take your savings further, by investing your money. The potential for returns increases. So does the potential for risk. This booklet explains key investment concepts. It will guide you through the options.

This resource was inspired by Indigenous financial wellness expert and artist Simon Brascoupé, co-creator of our Managing Your Money resource. Learn more about the inception of these resources and our commitment to reconciliation.

Please scroll below to download single worksheets and the full booklet. 

Updated January 8, 2025: Added Fighting Fraud 101, First National Development Institute

Updated December 4, 2024: Added Financial Planners and Financial Advisors, Loan and Trust

Updated October 16, 2024- added Artificial intelligence and investor behaviour

Updated August 22, 2024 - added What is herd behaviour? Long-haul scammers: Fraudsters who invest time to take your money. OSC and Cybersecurity and Fraud, Investor's guide: cryptocurrencies, CIRO

Updated July 15, 2024 - added How to Read Your Account Statement and the Things to Focus on, CIRO

Updated June 21, 2024 - added Investing basics, Selecting an advisor, The many faces of financial elder abuse

Updated June 11, 2024 - added Fees matter, Fee calculator, Annual information about your investment fees

Updated April 10, 2024 - added Saving or investing for short-term goals and Investor questionnaire

Updated March 11, 2024 - added Evolution of the types of fraud

Updated February 27, 2024 - added: Eight common investment scams and how to spot them, 4 signs of investment fraud, OSC