Discover financial empowerment resources
Discover financial empowerment resources
Understanding your “purpose of money” can help you make smarter choices, keep you motivated to stick to your budget, and feel more confident and in...

Present bias is our preference for short-term rewards over long-term rewards, even when the long-term reward is more valuable. Find out more about present bias and how it could impact your financial...

Setting up a household budget can feel overwhelming, especially when money is already tight. In this article, we'll break down the process into simple, practical steps so you can build a household budget that works in real...

Credit Canada’s free online budget spreadsheet gives you a complete breakdown of how you spend your money on a monthly basis. All you need to do is plug in some basic information and start tracking your...

The CBA’s Your Money Seniors program helps Canadians achieve financial well-being and covers fraud prevention, financial abuse and cash...

This 90-minute webinar provides frontline practitioners with foundational knowledge and skills to support Canadians living on a low income in accessing benefits. Participants will learn the importance of access to benefits for individuals and families, review key skills and opportunities for...

Planning for retirement helps you determine how much to save and...

Imagine a loved one is in trouble or hurt. You get a call asking for urgent help. You’d likely want to act right away because you care about them. Exploiting family ties is the driving force behind grandparent scams — or emergency...

With a fraud prevention checklist and tips on how to spot common scams, the CBA’s Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Older Adults can help you protect your personal information, money and identity from financial...

Learn how to identify the signs of financial abuse and take steps to protect yourself and those you care...

Three northern literacy organizations (NWT Literacy Council, the Yukon Literacy Coalition and Ilitaqsiniq) worked with territorial and local partners to develop or enhance non-formal learning and training programs by intentionally weaving literacy and essential skills (LES) into these programs....

This toolkit, developed by the Anti-Black & Systemic Discrimination Collective, is a resource to support community agencies who want to join the work of addressing anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and all forms of racism, dismantling systemic discrimination and adopting practices, policies, and...

This article will help you plan out the steps you need to take to reach your financial...

In this interactive guide, you’ll explore when and how to start meaningful conversations about benefits access with Canadians who may be facing financial vulnerability. You’ll also learn how to adapt the Benefits wayfinder to each participant’s unique needs, ensuring they receive support that...

The UP Skills for Work program by ABC Life Literacy is designed to help learners develop key employability and life skills through free downloadable workbooks and online courses. Access online courses, workbooks, and readings for learners. Resources for Educators l UP Skills for Work: Educators...

This research from The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), in collaboration with the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), explores risks that gamification poses to investor outcomes. Learn about ways to mitigate the negative impacts of gamification techniques, alongside positive use cases of...

This report examines what improved access to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and to the federal programs it unlocks can realistically contribute to reducing low income among persons with disabilities. It also identifies the research needed to quantify the effects of specific reforms. Executive...

Tools to help you choose a bank account and credit card, including budget and mortgage...

Challenge yourself with our quizzes and boost your awareness to stay one step ahead of...

Learn tips for realizing when someone has been scammed and how you can help...

Learn some tips for deciding how much risk you can handle when...

Being an informed investor is one of your best defences against investment fraud. Although most investment advisers are honest and work in your best interest, you still need to carefully choose who you deal with. This resource outlines some simple steps you can take before investing to protect...

This fact sheet shares the barriers faced by survivors of economic abuse to securing and keeping safe...

Retirement planning is about managing your money so you can make the most of your retirement years. Your retirement plan should balance your needs, wants and the reality of your...

This Government of Canada webpage contains links to resources to help you manage your money, debt and investments, plan for retirement and protect yourself from consumer...

