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Category Archives: Educated Money
March 27, 2012
- Educated Money
Unanimous Support for Financial Literacy is Just the First Step
It’s not often that our elected representatives unanimously agree on any matter of public policy, so when that unlikely event happens, it’s worth taking notice. MORE
February 8, 2012
- Educated Money
Education vs. Marketing: Drawing a Solid Line Between Them
This post addresses a challenge that applies to any complex subject matter, but I will relate it to our special interest, which is promoting financial literacy. With any sophisticated product or service, most of us need some explanation of how it works, what it can do and why we should exchange our hard-earned money for it. MORE
Tagged Canadian, Challenge, education, Financial Literacy, Marketing
January 31, 2012
- Educated Money
Three Challenges That The New Financial Literacy Chief Will Face
The appointment of a national Financial Literacy “Czar” is imminent, and we look forward to welcoming this individual in their new role. The appointment is one of the most important recommendations of the federal government’s Task Force on Financial Literacy, and this person will play a critical role in continuing the momentum of the recommendations from the Task Force. MORE
Tagged Canadian, Challenges, Financial Literacy
January 26, 2012
- Educated Money
My Take: Financial Literacy Must Become A Canadian Priority
Much is happening in the field in Canada and beyond. Although there is general consensus on the need to improve financial education and literacy, there is much divergence in execution. It reflects the relative ‘newness’ of the topic, and frankly, it is what makes the topic fascinating. MORE
Tagged canada, Financial Literacy, Knowledge
