The New Year is a time for new beginnings and resolutions, and one of the best resolutions you can make for yourself and your family is to become more financially literate. Financial literacy is having the skills and confidence to set financial goals and achieve them using the tools and resources that are available to you. ABC Life Literacy Canada has created a variety of free resources for all Canadians as well as those new to Canada, such as Money Matters for Newcomers and New Canadians. ABC recommends the following financial literacy tips to start the New Year:

ABC Life Literacy Canada is happy to share this article on financial literacy tips for kids written by Carlie Weinreb. Carlie is a 9-year-old financial whiz who can do income taxes and has delivered guest lectures at the University of Toronto. See if you can use any of her tips with your family during November’s Financial Literacy Month!

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