Blog - Prosper Canada

18 December 2015
Author: Chloe Stanois

During the holiday season, it is easy to let your spending go overboard since there is more pressure to spend money. However, it is possible to get into the holiday spirit without getting into debt. We have six tips for smart holiday shopping to keep your spending on track.

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Tags: budgeting, credit, debt, planning, saving, shopping

Why Financial Literacy Month matters

11 November 2015
Author: Chloe Stanois

Financial Literacy is a basic need for every Canadian. This November marks the fifth annual Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada.FLM aims to encourage organizations from all sectors to promote financial literacy for Canadians of all ages.

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Tags: CLB, financial empowerment, financial literacy month, financial planning, RESP, saving

Meet three MPower Money Coaching Program coaches

24 September 2015
Author: Chloe Stanois

This June the Prosper Canada team was excited to launch the MPower Money Coaching Program, a one- year pilot project developed by Prosper Canada and delivered through three City of Toronto Employment Centres.

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Tags: advisor, coaching, debt, low-income, planning, saving

Tax time – An important opportunity for people on low-incomes, if they can seize it

26 February 2015
Author: Elizabeth Mulholland

Tax filing can enable people on low-incomes to access benefits and boost their incomes

As tax time approaches, many of us shrink from the dreaded task of tax filing and the prospect that we may end up owing, rather than pocketing, money at the end of the process.

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Tags: benefits, filing, financial planning, tax

The RDSP Calculator in action

24 February 2015
Author: Joel Crocker

The RDSP Calculator helps families plan for the future of their loved ones with disabilities. Take a look at Tanya’s scenario to see the RDSP Calculator in action.

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Tags: calculator, financial planning, planning, RDSP, saving