/involvement/taxonomy/term/141/all en /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-income-taxes-297106 <p>Would you like to better understand tax slips and learn how to file your income taxes? Then this workshop is for you.</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1662 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-children-your-money-297188 <p>You have probably heard that raising a child from birth to adulthood can cost a few hundred thousand dollars. Given the rising cost of education, what are some places where you can cut back without depriving yourself or your children?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1668 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-investing-taxation-297107 <p>Under what circumstances does an RRSP or a TFSA contribution make more sense? What are some of the most tax-efficient investments available? How is the RRSP tax refund calculated?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1663 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-insurance-your-estate-297189 <p>Which type of insurance is most appropriate for you? If you are already insured, do you have sufficient coverage? Are you saving enough for your retirement? What are some of the key considerations when planning your estate?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1669 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-prospectus-fund-facts-297184 <p style="text-align:left">Do you want to buy a mutual fund or ETF but are unsure how to make sense of all of the documentation provided?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1664 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-housing-i-297190 <p>Do you wonder whether it makes more financial sense to buy or rent? Wondering what the true costs of home ownership are?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1670 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-introduction-cryptocurrencies-297185 <p>The last few years have seen phenomenal gains for most cryptocurrencies but should you invest in them? What are some of the main things to watch out for when buying altcoins or tokens?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1665 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-housing-ii-297191 <p>Under what circumstances do you have to pay HST and LTT when purchasing a home? Learn about various fees that realtors rarely mention, the difference between FRM, ARM, and VRM, as well as the various designations real estate agents have.</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1671 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-portfolio-balancing-297186 <p>Debating whether mutual funds, robo-traders, or ETFs are best for you? What is the optimal portfolio balance given your age and risk tolerance?</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1666 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-advisors-financial-planning-297187 <p>We will go over the questions to ask and the steps to take when selecting a good financial advisor. We will review how to set up a financial plan (Investment Policy Statement, "Know your Client").</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1667 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-managing-your-debt-297103 <p>This workshop will cover the ins and outs of credit cards, various types of loans, and the benefits of debt consolidation.</p> Thu, 23 May 2019 04:12:53 +0000 Anonymous 1659 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-credit-scores-identity-theft-297104 <p>This workshop will review the importance of credit scores and ways to boost them. You will learn how to obtain free credit reports and how improving your credit score can potentially save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.</p> Thu, 23 May 2019 04:12:53 +0000 Anonymous 1660 at /involvement /involvement/channels/event/financial-skills-real-world-series-introduction-investing-297105 <p>Do TFSAs, RRSPs, GICs, and ETFs sound like a foreign language? Do you equate investing in the stock market to a game of chance?</p> Thu, 23 May 2019 04:12:53 +0000 Anonymous 1661 at /involvement