Financial Literacy

READ Saskatoon hosts a six part series of financial literacy workshops to adults, providing solid financial literacy information to help make informed financial decisions.

The 12-hour program is based on the Momentum Money Management Training, the Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy Training materials, and resources provided by financial experts in our community. The workshop series includes:

WED. SEPT. 12, 2018 – Asset Building: Participants will explore their five asset areas by recognizing and valuing their various assets and identifying areas they need to strengthen to build a more sustainable and stable livelihood.
WED. SEPT 19, 2018 – Banking: Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of banking and the basic tools and guiding principles to assist them with their banking experiences.
Wed. SEPT. 26, 2018 – Budgeting: Participants will experience a number of hands-on activities designed to build knowledge of the value and process of budgeting. Each participant will develop or revisit their budget, based on their unique financial needs, wants and circumstances.
WED. OCT. 3, 2018 – RESP: This workshop explores the benefits of investing in a child’s educational future. Learn how you save with the Canada Learning Bond and the Canada Education Savings Grant.
WED. OCT. 10, 2018 – Credit/Debt repayment: This customized workshop explores the importance of building good credit, how to avoid credit crisis, debt repayment strategies and how to repair credit history.
WED. OCT. 17, 2018 – Consumerism: Participants will gain awareness about consumerism, advertising and its effects through hands on activities and discussion.

6:00 – 8:00 PM
READ Saskatoon offices, #2 – 706 Duchess Street
Register by calling READ Saskatoon at 306-652-5448 on on the website https://www.readsaskatoon.com/events.html