primer for life

about the program

Do you have a son or daughter heading off to university, college or simply leaving home? If so, then you’ll want to read on! These 1 hour sessions will help prepare your young adult to manage their finances when living on their own. There are no financial or income restrictions – everyone is welcome.

 

Primer for Life is an interactive, four to five-week program that offers students a chance to learn about their relationship with money, consumerism, budgeting, saving and investing.

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classes

Class 1: Your relationship with money

Class 2: Consumerism

Class 3: Budgeting

Class 4: Saving and Investing

Class 5: Credit

learning outcomes

After completing Primer for Life, participants can:

 

Create and manage a budget

 

Understand the different types of credit and how to manage credit responsibly

 

Understand the purpose of credit bureaus and how to maintain a good credit rating

 

Understand how compound interest can impact their savings over time

 

Know when it’s appropriate to save in a RRSP, TFSA, RESP and RDSP

 

Identify different types of financial scams and know how to avoid them