Let’s Talk About It!
Workshop 7:
Personal Finance Thursday, May 19, 2016 12-2:30 p.m. Scarborough YMCA Newcomer Information Centre 10 Milner Business Court, Suite 600 (At the intersection of Markham Road and Milner Avenue.) To register, call 416-609-0218 x 30042 To be eligible, participants must be permanent residents (landed immigrants or convention refugees). Registration is required in advance. Please bring your PR card or landing papers to the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) closest to you. Attendance at all eight workshops is highly recommended to maximize your learning experience, but is not required. Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to each workshop.
How well do you understand your personal financial matters? Navigating the financial system in a new country can be very confusing. Come learn about your financial responsibilities and options in a group setting with other newcomers who are facing the same challenges. Personal Finance is one of the workshops in Let’s Talk About It! a series that introduces participants to many of the aspects that make up Canada’s unique culture and society. By taking part, newcomers can expect a boost in selfconfidence and a greater sense of belonging in Canada. Topics include:
Identifying your personal financial goals Steps and resources needed to achieve your financial goals Spend or save? The advantages of saving money Understanding banking products and services – what’s right for you?
Let’s Talk About It! offers participants an experiential learning journey. Topics are covered through fun and thought-provoking activities and discussion.
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