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Week 4: Teach Children About Money

Written by The Content Team | Published on November 24, 2017

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The fourth week of Financial Literacy Month (FLM), an annual November initiative aimed at growing financial literacy in Canada, is focused on teaching children about money. Lessons about money, like how to save, how to budget and how to invest, are ones that can last a lifetime. So why not start early?

To celebrate FLM this year (#FLM2017), we're highlighting some of our most relevant resources for each week's theme. Here are five related to teaching children about money and investing. Enjoy exploring!

I Can Finally Say It...My Parents Were Right!

A personal take on the benefits of saving early.

The Art and Joy of Saving

How a mindset reframe can make saving more delight than drudgery.

Quiz: Investing 101

A few questions to test your investing knowledge.

Take Stock of Your Day for Investing Inspiration

A typical day can offer more investing ideas than you might think.

Understanding Industries: Lessons From a Game Show

Peeling back the layers of an industry can help determine if it's the right fit for you.

Check back next week for more #FLM2017 inspiration. Find last week's highlights here.

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