Practical Money Skills - For Consumers


	Real Life Consumers Students		Choices & Decisions Teacher's Guide In-class Activities

A knowledgeable consumer is a smarter consumer, especially when it comes to managing your personal finances.

Through initiatives like this website, Visa Canada is committed to helping you acquire practical money skills for everyday life and those special life events including everything from budgeting and banking to saving and investing, credit and debt.



	The Dos and Don'ts of Credit Responsible use of credit is very important. Find out when to use your credit card and how to keep your information safe. Reading Your Credit Report What do all the numbers mean? This worksheet will help you understand the ABC's of your credit report. The Annual Family Meeting Getting together to review and re-evaluate financial goals is a great way to keep your saving - and spending - on track. Quiz: In Trouble Credit out of control? Take this quiz and learn about the role of collectors and what to do if they start calling.

This brochure helps you start by outlining the basics. And, as you go through the brochure, you'll find out about important information that will help you manage your money.

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