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Financial Literacy
Affirmative Ventures’ Financial Literacy Program equips individuals with the skills needed to manage their finances confidently and responsibly. Through the 10-week Skills to Pay the Bills course, participants learn essential strategies for living on a budget, navigating banking and saving, and setting SMART financial goals to work toward financial independence. The program also covers debt management techniques, providing a strong foundation for making informed financial decisions and achieving long-term stability.
8-Week Skills to Pay the Bills Course
Build financial confidence and stability with this comprehensive course. Over eight weeks, you will:
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Examine your financial habits and mindset
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Track and understand your spending
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Create a budget and plan that works for you
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Set goals for savings and emergency funds
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Identify and protect yourself from fraud and scams
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Gain insight into banking basics
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Learn strategies to manage and reduce debt
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Understand credit scores and how to improve them
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Explore the fundamentals of investing
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Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your financial health, this course gives you practical tools to achieve greater financial well-being.
Financial Literacy Special Events
Friday Financial Hub
Drop in for supportive, informal discussions about personal finances. Program participants can explore topics like budgeting, managing debt, and setting financial goals in a welcoming space designed to help you build financial confidence and stability.
Join our community workshops led by experts from Revenue Canada, Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada, and other financial institutions. Hosted periodically by Affirmative Ventures, these workshops cover essential topics like budgeting, RDSP savings opportunities, tax filing, and credit management, empowering you with practical tools for financial success.