National Adult Literacy Database

82. Financial Literacy Glossary Part Two (2010)

Series: Financial Literacy Tips & Activities

Collection: Learning Materials

In this document, the authors provide definitions for common financial terms, including direct deposit, net personal income, and credit check.

They also include brief explanations of a number of government financial programs, including Canada Education Savings Grant; Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA); and Canada Learning Bond.

Added: 2011-05-24

83. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Can you hear me? with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 2:08] (2011)

How to open up when talking about money issues

Collection: Learning Materials

This brief video is one in a series prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the inaugural Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011.

The video features Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality, explaining why it’s important to talk about money issues. She points out that few people would be embarrassed to ask questions about how to operate a chainsaw, for example, but many people shy away from asking questions about how best to manage their money.

She encourages families to discuss money matters openly and calls on parents to teach their children how to manage their finances wisely.

Added: 2011-11-10

84. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Money Mistakes with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 1:47] (2011)

Mistakes Canadians make when managing their finances

Collection: Learning Materials

This brief video is one of a series featuring Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality, who discusses a variety of money-related issues.

In this video, she explains that the biggest money mistake is not making a plan and the first step in making a plan is figuring out where the money is going now.

For example, a family might decide that they will spend $400 a month on groceries. But if the family currently spends $800 a month on food, then cutting the food bill in half may be an unrealistic goal.

The videos were prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the first Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011.

Added: 2011-11-04

85. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Money Myths with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 3:19] (2011)

Money Myths and the truth behind them

Collection: Learning Materials

This short video is one in a series prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the inaugural Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011. The videos feature Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality who serves as ambassador for Financial Literacy Week.

In this video, she deflates some of the money myths people hide behind, like saying that money management is someone else’s responsibility or that they lack the education needed to manage their finances.

Money management requires common sense, not a university education, she says. Simple practices like not spending more than you have and saving regularly add up to sound financial management.

Added: 2011-11-18

86. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Plan for a 'Grade A' future with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 1:47] (2011)

Saving for your children's education

Collection: Learning Materials

This short video features Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality, encouraging parents to save for their children’s postsecondary education.

She urges parents to open Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) because the federal government will also contribute to them. Even a small amount deposited every month will help a student avoid incurring huge debts to finance a university education.

The video is one in a series prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the inaugural Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011.

Added: 2011-11-10

87. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Steps to Confidence with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 1:49] (2011)

Steps Canadians can take to feel more confident when dealing with money

Collection: Learning Materials

This short video is one in a series prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the inaugural Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011. The videos feature Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality who serves as ambassador for Financial Literacy Week.

Here, she explains three steps people can take to increase their confidence about managing money. The first step is to recognize that money is a means of exchange, not a measure of personal worth.

The other steps require an individual to figure out exactly what he’s doing with his money now, then doing just one thing differently.

Added: 2011-11-04

88. Financial Literacy Week 2011: Take Control with Gail Vaz-Oxlade [Video - 1:06] (2011)

Tips about financial literacy

Collection: Learning Materials

This brief video is one of a series featuring Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality, discussing a variety of money-related issues.

Here, she explains that learning about money is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. People must always be prepared to learn more through reading, asking questions, and exploring options.

The videos were prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the first Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011.

Added: 2011-11-18

89. Financial Literacy Week: Event Toolkit (2011)

Collection: Learning Materials

In the spring of 2011, ABC Life Literacy Canada and TD Bank Group announced that Financial Literacy Week would be marked from October 30 to November 5. It is a national awareness campaign designed to increase the knowledge and confidence level of all Canadians with regard to their financial literacy and numeracy skills.

This document contains ideas for individuals, workplaces, community groups, libraries, and schools to get involved in promoting financial literacy. Among the suggestions are workplace lunch and learn sessions on financial literacy; a math and money games night; and a reading group focused on books dealing with money skills.

The authors have included links to a variety of online resources that can help develop financial literacy.

Added: 2011-12-02

90. First words (2002)

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A Journal of Family Literacy in New Brunswick 1997 – 2001

Authors: Alphabétisation Nouveau-Brunswick (ANBI), Literacy New Brunswick, Inc. (LNBI)

Collection: Research Materials

First Words is the product of contributions by individuals and groups throughout the province of New Brunswick who have a passionate commitment to family literacy.

In this journal, family literacy encompasses all the various ways in which family members develop and use their reading and writing skills in their everyday tasks and activities, such as playing educational games, reading or telling stories, letting children choose their activities, drawing up a shopping list, following a recipe, and writing a letter together. Family literacy also comprises the reading and writing activities that adults do at home for various reasons and their literacy-related discussions, since parents can serve as models in the home.

Added: 2002-09-04