High inflation, rising interest rates, fear of recession. The headlines can be overwhelming and create fear and panicked decision making. But a calm attitude and rational thinking can go a long way towards managing through a difficult economic environment. In this workshop, we will discuss seeing through the headlines to the long term economic picture,...
Are rising interest rates and inflation affecting your ability to budget? In this workshop, participants will receive tips on revising their budget by prioritizing expenses and exploring how to approach investing during financially uncertain times. To join this event you will need a computer, tablet or phone with internet access. A link and password to...
Overwhelmed about managing money? Want to reach better financial well-being? In this workshop, reflect upon the habits, beliefs and practices that lead our behaviour towards money. Gain knowledge about the foundations of money management and practice using tools to plan and decide where your money goes. Learn to set financial goals and develop strategies to...
Join FSGV's Financial Empowerment with Brella Community Services Society for a FREE webinar on money goal setting and budgeting! In this workshop, we'll walk through how to set financial goals for yourself. Then, we’ll show you how to design a budget around your goals and give you tips for staying on track. Your money is...
Take control of your money with budgeting and financial goal setting! Join FSGV's Financial Empowerment program with Cameray Child and Family Services for a free workshop hosted by Joanne Monteiro, FE Facilitator and Coach. Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of our money. Learn how to track income and expenses to...
This FREE workshop with FSGV's Financial Empowerment program and VPL will provide you a step-by-step look at how to file your taxes online. We'll cover how to prepare for the tax season to minimize your stress. We will also go over the benefits and credits that are available to people who have filed their income...
Join Financial Empowerment with New Westminster Public Library for a free financial workshop all about credit and debt! Explore the good and bad types of credit, when it's wise to use credit, your rights and responsibilities for using credit, and how to build a good credit score — you'll even leave understanding why having good credit matters....
Join Financial Empowerment (a Family Services of Greater Vancouver program) with Mosaic, and New Westminster Schools for a free workshop all about taxes. Learn the basics of filing your taxes and accessing government benefits! To register, email: [email protected] or call: 604-517-6266
It's time for Taxes 101! Join Financial Empowerment at New Westminster Public Library for a free workshop all about taxes. Filing taxes is necessary to be able to get most government benefits. However, we understand that many folks struggle to file their taxes. For some of us, English isn't our first language. Others of us are...
Has writing a Will been on your to-do list for a long time? Having a Will ensures your estate (what you own minus what you owe) will be distributed according to your wishes when you die and is important for you and the people who are left to manage your estate. This financial literacy workshop...
This workshop guides you through developing and executing a retirement plan, regardless of income. We’ll explain government funding resources like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). We also cover Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax Free Savings Plans (TFSAs) to strategically reduce taxes now. Presented...
Join Financial Empowerment at New Westminster Public Library to learn all about saving and investing! Want to save for your future but not sure where to start? We'll walk you through the types of registered investment vehicles (like RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, RDSPs, and FHSAs) and investment options like GICs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and index...