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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) FCAC protects the rights and interests of consumers of financial products and services.

Which pumpkin represents you checking your budget?
10/21/2026

Which pumpkin represents you checking your budget?

📅 Financial Literacy Month starts November 1st!This , let’s .Talking about money can help us better understand our opt...
10/20/2026

📅 Financial Literacy Month starts November 1st!

This , let’s .

Talking about money can help us better understand our options, feel more confident about our financial decisions and take practical steps toward our financial well-being.

This November, we’ll be talking about:
💰 Managing your money
📅 Planning for the future
🔒 Protecting your money

Follow along all November for practical tips and resources to help you feel more confident about your money.

10/19/2026

Unexpected expenses have a way of showing up when you least expect them.

An emergency fund can help you handle financial surprises, from car repairs to unexpected bills, without throwing your budget off track.

Every dollar counts. Even small, consistent contributions can add up over time. 💰
[Video description: Michael Myers in a backyard with bedsheets hanging to dry swaying around him with text: Unexpected expenses don't announce themselves before they arrive.]

10/16/2026

Don't let credit card interest haunt you. 👻

The best way to avoid interest charges is to pay your balance in full by the due date.

If that's not possible, you can still reduce the amount of interest you pay.

Compare different repayment options with our Credit Card Payment Calculator.
[Video description: GIF of the television series The Office showing Erin screaming when Dwight with a pumpkin on his head approaches her. Text: When you see your credit card interest for the month.]

The best teachers know the trick: If it feels like a game, students are already halfway to learning!That's why classroom...
10/15/2026

The best teachers know the trick:

If it feels like a game, students are already halfway to learning!

That's why classroom competitions, challenges and games work so well.

The Money Management Competition ends tomorrow. Join now and give your students the chance to learn about budgeting, saving, and money management through gamification.

https://resources.chatterhigh.com/money-management-competition

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A little time spent learning the details can make borrowing feel a lot less stressful. 🤓
10/14/2026

A little time spent learning the details can make borrowing feel a lot less stressful. 🤓

Having the same password for all your online accounts is easy...And it makes it just as easy for others to gain access t...
10/09/2026

Having the same password for all your online accounts is easy...

And it makes it just as easy for others to gain access to all of those accounts.

And while we're on the topic, your password shouldn't be things like:
- Your pet or child's name
- Your birthday or phone number
- A sequence or numbers or letters
- Password
- Or anything else that someone can easily guess!

These could make you liable if someone gains access to your banking accounts and makes unauthorized transactions.

Keep passwords hard to guess and change them up for each account!

Get Cyber Safe

Retirement can feel so far away, especially when you feel 21.Saving isn't always easy when you're juggling today's bills...
10/07/2026

Retirement can feel so far away, especially when you feel 21.

Saving isn't always easy when you're juggling today's bills, groceries, and other expenses. But small steps now can make a big difference later.

Try starting with one step:
- Save a portion of each paycheque
- Automate your savings so it becomes routine
- Learn about registered savings plans that may help your money grow over time
- Include retirement savings in your budget, alongside your other goals

Even small contributions can add up over the years. What's important is getting started and building a habit that works for you.

Have you started saving for retirement?

We've all had that moment:"Wait... is this actually from my bank?" 🐈‍⬛Scammers are getting better at making emails look ...
10/06/2026

We've all had that moment:

"Wait... is this actually from my bank?" 🐈‍⬛

Scammers are getting better at making emails look legitimate, which makes them hard to spot.

If something feels off, trust that instinct. When in doubt, double check the details and don't hesitate to call your bank to make sure!

Spooky season is here!The scariest thing we can imagine? Compound interest on debt. 😱How can you stay safe?Pay off your ...
10/05/2026

Spooky season is here!

The scariest thing we can imagine? Compound interest on debt. 😱

How can you stay safe?

Pay off your credit card in full by the due date! (It's just as effective as using garlic to repel vampires!)

Want to see how different approach will impact what you owe? Check out the Credit Card Payment Calculator​: https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/CCPC-CPCC/CreditCardPaymentCalculator.aspx

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