Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver with MOFP for a FREE Financial Empowerment Workshop all about budgeting and financial goal setting. Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of your money. Learn how to track your income and expenses to create a roadmap for achieving financial wellness from Joanne Monteiro, a...
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 those who are left to manage your estate. This workshop outlines the major...
High inflation, rising interest rates, fear of recession: the headlines can be overwhelming and create fear and panic in decision making. But a calm attitude and rational thinking can go a long way towards making it through a difficult economic environment. This free workshop will discuss how to recognize the long-term economic picture (seeing through...
Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of our money. Learn how to track income and expenses to provide a road map for achieving financial wellness, how to set short, medium, and long term financial goals, along with strategies for living within your budget. Presented in partnership with VPL. To join...
Our world is constantly equating happiness with buying and consuming material things. Ads surround us with messages encouraging us to want, buy, and have MORE. This workshop tackles how to manage the influence of consumerism, and the impact on our environment and us. Presented in partnership Vancouver Public Library. To join this free Zoom workshop...
We live in a world of cheap, available credit. In this workshop, we’ll explore the good and bad types of credit, when it’s wise to use a type of credit, what your rights and responsibilities are when using credit, how to build a good credit score, and why it matters. Presented in partnership with Vancouver Public...
Education is expensive, and saving for your child’s education raises the likelihood that they will pursue post-secondary education. Registered Education Savings Plans, or RESPs, offer a tax efficient way to invest for education. This workshop will help interpret RESP benefits, strategies for investing in RESPs, types of investments you can hold, and other options. Presented...
Everyone’s financial situation is different. Learn about resources that enhance your financial well-being and help stretch your dollars. Join us for a Financial Literacy Basics workshop. Enjoy a snack and learn about: - Tools to help assess your financial situation - Ways to boost your income with benefits, credits and other resources - Community supports...
Budgeting is one of the most valuable tools for taking control of your money. Learn how to track your income and expenses to provide a road map for achieving financial wellness. Learn to distinguish between needs versus wants, how to set short, medium and long term financial goals, along with strategies for keeping within your...
Want to find out more about the concepts and basics of income tax? Come and learn how to file online, how filing taxes is key to accessing benefits and credits and how to prepare for tax season. This workshop is for people who are interested in preparing their own taxes. Presented in partnership with Vancouver...
Want to find out more about the concepts and basics of income tax? Come and learn how to file online, how filing taxes is key to accessing benefits and credits and how to prepare for tax season. This workshop is for people who are interested in preparing their own taxes. Presented in partnership with Richmond...
This event is for seniors and older adults. This workshop teaches you how to recognize common scams, identify fraud tactics, and provides practical steps to protect your assets. Provided in partnership with Surrey Libraries. *Registration required. Register in-person or by phone.
Having debt is very stressful on top of current high cost of living and rent with unstable income or cutbacks on assistance. We want to discuss about your finance and teach you how to deal with debts. Debt Management Learn how to manage and consolidate debts. Your Relationship with Money Figure out the ways your...