Frauds and Scams
Online
This workshop introduces ways you can avoid phishing and banking scams, identity theft, and what to do if you have been scammed.
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Types of Credit (English)
Online
Join our Financial Empowerment program with VPL for a free online workshop covering all things credit. 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. Along...
Surviving Inflation & Rising Interest Rates (English)
Online
Join our Financial Empowerment program with VPL for a free online workshop about making the most of your money. In this workshop you will learn tips on revising your budget by prioritizing expenses, strategizing for saving, and exploring how to approach investing during these financially uncertain times. To join this Zoom event, you will need a...
Banks and Credit Unions
Teams
In this workshop, participants will learn about account types, service options, and basic investments. This introductory workshop will help demystify personal banking and give participants the tools to make informed choices and reduce banking costs. To join this Zoom event you will need a computer, tablet or phone with internet access. (It is ideal to have...
Credit and Debt
Teams
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. Along the way, learn to avoid credit debt and how to get out from under debt....
Saving and Investing
Teams
Want to save for your future but unsure of where to begin? We’ll walk you through the types of registered investment vehicles (like RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, and RDSPs) and investment options like GICs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and index funds. This free workshop aims to show you how to navigate the benefits, risks, and fees...
Money and Relationships
Teams
Navigating money as a couple can be tricky – it’s one of the top three things couples argue about. Given that we all have different histories with and beliefs about money, this struggle makes sense. In this workshop, we invite you to explore your personal relationship to money and introduce communication strategies for talking about...
Surviving Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
Online
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...
CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY WITH FSGV & VPL
Vancouver Public Library
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver as we celebrate Family Day with Vancouver Public Library! On Saturday, February 17 come see us in the promenade at Central Branch from 10am to 2pm where we will: 👉 Have colouring activities for kids 👉 Chat with you about what's tough for your family 👉 Refer you to...
Saving for Retirement Workshop
Zoom
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...