The Commission supports the financial well-being of New Brunswickers with free, unbiased and reliable information on a variety of financial literacy topics through our in-person and virtual presentations. We offer workplace, classroom and community presentations that cover financial literacy topics from budgeting and investing to fraud prevention. All of our presentations are available in French or English and all resource material has been created in both official languages. Book yours today!
- What is crypto?
- Risks associated with buying or trading crypto assets
- Ways to protect yourself from investment scams involving crypto
- Why invest?
- Risk tolerance
- An overview of four main types of investments (aka: asset classes)
- A look at mutual funds, the most common investment product in NB
- Mutual Fund fees
- How to read a “Fund Facts” document.
- Working with a financial professional.
- What is self-directed investing?
- Potential benefits and risks of investing on your own.
- Questions to ask yourself before diving into DIY investing.
- Other options to consider.
(On-Demand)
- Women and finance
- What is financial resilience?
- Breaking down barriers
- Taking control of your financial future
- Developing good spending and saving habits
Frauds and scams come in many different forms, so they can sometimes be difficult to spot. Attendees will be able to protect themselves by learning about:
- common types of frauds and scams
- spotting the red flags of fraud
- recognizing signs of financial abuse
- reporting frauds and scams
Financial exploitation of older adults is the most common form of senior abuse in Canada. Sadly, it can be difficult to identify or recognize. This presentation will help attendees learn more about:
- What is financial exploitation?
- Understanding vulnerability and primary risk factors
- Common warning signs financial exploitation
- Ways to stay engaged and avoid social isolation
- The importance of estate planning
- Appointing a Trusted Contact Person
- Seeking help for financial abuse
- Advertising
- Values, goals and plans
- Smart spending tips
- Using credit wisely
- Why budgets don’t work: Common reasons why budgets fail and how to make budgets work for you.
- Why budget: how a budget can help avoid common financial mistakes, prioritize our spending and save for what matters most.
- Building your budget: 3 steps to building a budget that works.
- Cutting back and spending smart: reducing spending, paying down debts and saving for the future.
This presentation covers a range of topics including:
- Understanding insurance, payday loans, credit and debt including credit reporting and making large purchases just to name a few.
- Highlighting our online resources with additional information about the industries that the Commission regulates and what NB consumers should know about their rights and responsibilities.
(Middle and high school students)
Get ready to dive into the world of credit and debt! This engaging session will help you unravel the mysteries of:
- Debt and Credit: Learn the ins and outs of credit cards, lines of credit, and credit contracts. Discover how they work and what they mean for your financial future.
- Total Cost of Credit: Find out about credit reports, credit scores and credit reporting agencies. You’ll also learn the meaning of “total cost of credit” and how all these factors impact your financial health.
- Smart Spending Habits: Equip yourself with practical tips on managing your money wisely and making informed borrowing decisions.
(High school students)
Think of saving early like hitting the gym for your future self. In this session, we’ll explore:
- Why starting to save now is like building a solid fitness routine for your finances.
- How to automate savings from your first job to make financial growth effortless.
- Using tools like TFSAs as part of your financial workout plan.
- Avoiding get-rich-quick schemes and the risks of blindly following "finfluencers."
- The long-term benefits of staying consistent—balancing fun now while securing financial freedom later.