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Reducing poverty is good, but building real financial well-being is even better

14 March 2018
Author: Elizabeth Mulholland

On February 21 2018, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos shared what Canadians have told him about poverty. He heard that poverty isn’t just about not enough money. Poverty goes hand in hand with hunger, inadequate housing, poor physical and mental health, discrimination, and social exclusion.

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Tags: benefits, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, low-income, poverty reduction, tax filing

Tax filing support for newcomers is crucial

20 December 2017
Author: Chloe Stanois

Rachid came to Canada from Syria with his wife and three children as government sponsored refugees. They had the support of friends within the community, as well as Reception House for settlement assistance.

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Tags: benefits, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, low-income, newcomers, tax, tax filing

Customizing financial education for the people you serve

1 November 2017
Author: Tara Popovic

Tailoring financial education content for target populations can help reduce barriers to accessing financial information. Following up on my previous blog about customizing financial education for youth and Aboriginal peoples, here's what Prosper Canada has to say about customizing for people living with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, and people living on low incomes.

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Tags: financial advice, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, low-income, poverty reduction

Customizing financial education for youth and Aboriginal peoples

14 September 2017
Author: Tara Popovic

When it comes to financial education, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Financial education content and delivery work best when adapted to participant needs.

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Tags: Aboriginal peoples, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, poverty reduction, youth

A story of hope: How Aïssatou bounced back from life’s hardships

19 June 2017
Author: Chloe Stanois

In 2013, Aïssatou had to take time off work for health reasons, which lead to financial problems. Thankfully, she was able to bounce back. Here's the story of a courageous woman who knew to call on the experts.

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Tags: budgeting, debt, financial advice, financial empowerment, financial literacy, financial well-being, goal setting, low-income, money management

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