A new online resource to help parents teach their children to spend smart is being launched by the Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB). The e-book Smart Tips: Helping the next generation ‘spend smart’ is intended to help parents and caregivers find ways to make the money talk fun and engaging.
Having insurance can protect you and your family by reducing the potential of financial loss in the event of unanticipated events such as property damage, theft, illness or death.
This guide is a collection of shared stories and advice on how to help yourself and others with financial management. Includes tips, strategies and planning for your financial future.
When you spend money or make investment decisions, you might actually be repeating the actions of your parents and family members without considering if those actions work for you.
This checklist will help you start a conversation if you are concerned about the financial well-being of your parents or a senior close to you or you suspect they may be suffering financial abuse.
(CSA) Most people know they should play a more active role in their investments but they often don’t know where to start. This guide will help to get you on your way.
(CSA) Thinking about investing in mutual funds? They can be an effective way to save for important financial goals. But like all investments, they have their risks.
The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. Make sure you understand their qualifications and the products or services they are selling you.
A Guide for Investors. This guide provides tips for: making effective complaints, ihe role of the Financial and Consumer Services Commission, how to report wrongdoing, and options available if you’re seeking your money back.
The agency and the individuals who work as collectors must be licensed with the Financial and Consumer Services Commission and must follow the rules outlined in this document.
Direct sellers (or door-to-door salespersons) are required to be licensed and bonded under the Direct Sellers Act. Use this document to find out more about direct sellers.
Has someone “given you” power of attorney? You may be wondering what this means, what your responsibilities and obligations are, what you do not have the right to do, and how you canbest fulfill this role.
The MBRCC is an inter-jurisdictional association of mortgage broker regulators in Canada. The mandate of the MBRCC is to improve and promote the harmonization of mortgage broker regulatory practices across Canada to serve the public interest.
(CSA) You’ve heard the saying “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” It’s good advice, and this guide to help you recognize and avoid frauds and scams.
Investing can be risky enough without worrying about whether a sales pitch is a scam or not! To help protect yourself from scam artists, watch out for these warning signs.
Affinity fraud occurs when a scammer targets tight-knit groups such as associations, unions, social clubs, online social networks, and ethnic or religious communities. Read this brochure to find out how to avoid fraud among friends.
Recognizing and avoiding a fraud or scam protects your own financial future, but it is critical that once you recognize a fraud or scam, you protect those more vulnerable by reporting the fraud attempt.
* The terms ‘adviser’ and ‘financial adviser’ used here generally refer to a financial professional (which may include securities dealers; advisers; dealing representatives; advising representatives; or other registrants) and do not indicate a category of registration. The registration category is more important than a title – always check registration before you invest.
