At the Library

Books on consumer credit

Books on financial security

Books on financial statements

Websites

Newcomer Finances Toolkit
Ottawa Community Loan Fund designed the Newcomer Finances Toolkit in 2009 to help service providers address financial topics with newcomers in their programs.  It includes an Instructor's manual and activities.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
The FCAC is an independent body that was established in 2001 by the federal government to protect and inform consumers about finances.  The FCAC also provides tools and resources to consumers. Includes how to read and understand credit reports.

Money Tools
Created by the FCAC, Money Tools offers Canadians valuable guidance about their rights as consumers.

The Money Belt
Created by the FCAC, the Money Belt hosts information about how to build financial knowledge and manage money.  Although the site was designed for youth 15-29 years of age, it has information relevant to Canadians wanting to learn and build their financial knowledge.

The City
The City is a learning program developed by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) with the goal of teaching young people financial skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives.  The materials can be downloaded for use in a classroom or used as an online, self-directed version that can be completed virtually anywhere.

Money and Youth
Designed for teachers, parents, and youth to complement the book Money and Youth.  CFEE has produced this publication to provide youth with information that will help them to better understand the world of money and enable them to begin to take more responsibility for their financial future.

Your Money
YourMoney was created to bring financial literacy to life in homes and classrooms across Canada.  Students can learn more about how to use money wisely to reach their goals.  Teachers can register online for an-class seminar presented by a banker volunteer from your community.  Parents can access resources to help teach their kids financial literacy at home.

Credit Education Week Canada
Supported by leaders within the financial services industry, consumer advocacy groups, community organizations and government, this week-long event will give you free access to financial advice and resources from Canada's leading experts.

Credit Canada
Helps people solve their debt problems, with information and services for budgeting, reducing debt, and managing money.  Also provides links to other sources of help, and tools such as calculators.

MoneySense
A guide to excellent articles on planning, investing, real estate and other financial matters. Includes links to information on bonds, banking, blogs and best and worst odds on lottery tickets.