Take control of your money with Budgeting

November is Financial Literacy Month!

Family Services of Greater Vancouver in conjunction with New Westminster Public Library is hosting a 3-part Financial Literacy series over Zoom during November. The series consists of three workshops detailed below. To register for one or more of the sessions, please call 604-527-4665 or email a request to register to askus@nwpl.ca.

Note that all sessions of this program are held over Zoom and require that you have a computer or other device and an internet connection.

November 10, 2020, 5-6:30pm: Dealing with Credit and Debt

Credit can be an important means to help us reach our life goals.  But when credit becomes too large it can become an overwhelming burden on our life that can negatively affect us financially, physically and mentally.

November 17, 2020, 5-6:30pm: Take control of your money with Budgeting

Budgeting is always a good tool to take control of your money. Learn how it tracks your income and expenses and provides a road map to help you achieve financial wellness.

November 24, 2020, 5-6:30pm: Investing in your Future: The importance of planning, saving and investing

This final workshop in the Financial Literacy series will discuss how to take advantage of the tax free and tax deferred registered accounts to save for yours and your family’s future. Plus, learn about investing options to help build and strengthen your financial wellness.   Understand the benefits and drawbacks of various types of investments before committing your hard earned money.  Develop strategies for planning out your financial future.