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is a free, online personal finance course offered in English and French, four times per year. Taught by professors from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, the course is open to everyone!
From budgeting to borrowing, real estate and beyond, invest a few hours in this free, online course1 and you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to make a lifetime of smart financial decisions.
Finish all course modules to receive a McGill Personal Finance Essentials attestation of completion2.
Financial Literacy in Canada: Resources for Educators and Youth
McGill Personal Finance Essentials Director Benjamin Croitoru recently sat down with Gail Henderson, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Queen's University Faculty of Law, to discuss how Canadian elementary school teachers are addressing financial literacy in the classroom. Their conversation touched on the role of the Canadian Financial Literacy Database, how financial literacy teaching materials differ depending on their source, the role of financial regulators in protecting everyday Canadians, and even some advice for parents of young children.
Financial Literacy in Canada: Insights from Teaching and Research
In May 2021, McGill Personal Finance Essentials Director Benjamin Croitoru sat down with Pierre-Carl Michaud, Director of HEC Montreal’s Retirement and Savings Institute, to discuss the state of personal finances in Canada. Their conversation covered a range of topics including the importance of financial education in society, how Canadians compare financially with citizens from other countries, the impact of COVID-19 on our personal finances, common financial mistakes that Canadians make, and advice for young people just starting their financial planning journeys.
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1 McGill Personal Finance Essentials in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect those of the individual professor and are subject to change.
2 The McGill Personal Finance Essentials course is intended for personal knowledge and skills development. The course is non-credit non-transcript and does not count towards any Ï㽶ÊÓƵ program, degree, diploma or certificate.
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