FINANCIAL EDUCATION

SMART START — HELPING CHILDREN BUILD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE

Stages of life and family finances

Whether you’re setting up your toddler with their first piggy bank or sending a teenager off to post-secondary life, we’re here to answer any questions you may have. Our tips and tools will help guide conversations with your kids about money to give them a smart start and build their financial confidence through every stage of life. Plus, we’ll make sure your finances stay balanced along the way.

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Preschool or kindergarten

Teaching the value of money and savings

It’s never too early to teach your pre-schooler about the value of money and how to start saving in a piggy bank.

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Grade school

Helping children understand needs versus wants

Help your grade-schooler make smart purchasing decisions by explaining the differences between needs and wants.

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Middle school

Guide your children to establish financial goals

Since your young teenager has their own modest income, now’s a great time to teach them how to set and achieve short-and long-term goals.

High school

The importance of a good budget

Now that your high-schooler has a part-time job, it’s a great time to teach them how informed and responsible decisions are key to managing a budget.

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Post-secondary education

Cementing the debt, savings and investing relationship

With post-secondary education comes a lot of added financial responsibility. Now’s the time to teach your young adult about the relationship between debt, saving and investing.

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