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Understanding Money Matters is an Important Part of Life


With the right knowledge in place, you can set and achieve all of your financial goals. Exploring information on our website is a great way to learn things you may not have known before, but if you would like to take your financial literacy education one step further and meet with a member of the CUA team in person, we're here to make that happen. You can meet with a Financial Advisor or book a free Money Matters session for your group, workplace or class.

No matter the age or knowledge-level of your group, we're here to help. Let us know what kind of session you would like to host »

Financial Literacy Month: CUA Game Show

Test your knowledge this Financial Literacy Month with a new game show question each weekday from November 4 - 29. Every correct answer is an entry into a weekly draw for a trivia night gift card to a local business. One entry per person, per day. Good luck!


Understanding Money Matters is an Important Part of Life


Welcome to Day 3 of Financial Feud

We asked CUA's financial experts "What is the best product for first-time investors?". Follow the link below to submit your guess as to the most popular answer!

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Popular Program Options


 

#Adulting101

In partnership with Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia, CUA offers the #Adulting Program which helps youth aged 18-25 learn important financial management and life skills. Topics covered include debt, credit, budgeting, saving and investing, finance, price vs. cost, income tax, skills inventory, decision making and goal setting.

 

Savvy Spending

Savvy Spending for Students is a financial literacy program aimed at College and University students, The Program includes information on budgeting, student lines of credit, the cost of credit, fraud prevention, emergency funds and preparing for life after graduation.

Common Topics

These are some of the most commonly requested topics for a Money Matters financial literacy session:

Investing 101

  • The benefits of RRSPs and TFSAs

  • How to decide whether to invest in an RRSP, a TFSA or both

  • The different kinds of RRSP and TFSA products 

Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

  • How thieves steal and use your personal information

  • Tips to keep your financial and personal information safe

  • What to do if you're the victim of fraud or identity theft

Understanding Credit Scores

  • Why your credit history matters

  • Simple steps to build good credit

  • What to do if you need to get yourself out of financial trouble

Managing Debt

  • Tips to manage your debt

  • When it makes sense to get a consolidation loan

  • The difference between consumer proposal and bankruptcy

Common Topics

These are some of the most commonly requested topics for a Money Matters financial literacy session:

Investing 101

  • The benefits of RRSPs and TFSAs

  • How to decide whether to invest in an RRSP, a TFSA or both

  • The different kinds of RRSP and TFSA products 

Understanding Credit Scores

  • Why your credit history matters

  • Simple steps to build good credit

  • What to do if you need to get yourself out of financial trouble

Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

  • How thieves steal and use your personal information

  • Tips to keep your financial and personal information safe

  • What to do if you're the victim of fraud or identity theft

Managing Debt

  • Tips to manage your debt

  • When it makes sense to get a consolidation loan

  • The difference between consumer proposal and bankruptcy

Financial Literacy Tools

CUA's Financial Literacy Tools are designed to help you gain a better understanding of your financial health so you can reach your financial goals.


 
 
Financial Health Index

At CUA, know a single metric such as your credit score or account balance isn’t always an accurate measure of financial health.

Learn More

 
 
Goal Planning System (GPS)

Ready to start planning for that next step in your life, but don't know where to start? Use the GPS to start navigating towards your Financial Goals. 

Get Started

 
 
Money Matters Glossary

Do you have questions about what certain banking related words mean? Find definitions in the Money Matters Glossary.

Browse Glossary

Money Matters Categories

 

Money Matters Categories

Questions?

Review our FAQ below, contact our team by phone 902.492.6500, info@cua.com or by visiting one of our eight convenient branch locations. Do you have questions that aren't here? Let us know. We're here to help!

Q: Who can book a Money Matters Financial Literacy Session?

A: Anyone in Nova Scotia can book a free session - whether you want a one-on-one with a Financial Advisor or would like to invite a financial expert to speak with a group, organization or business, we're here to help.

Q: How do I book a session?

A: Complete this form to submit your request! Once completed, a member of the CUA team will contact you about your session.

Q: Can I book a session on a topic that isn't listed above?

A: If there's a topic that you haven't seen listed on our website, we're happy to explore the possibility of creating a presentation specifically for your group. Give us a call at 902.492.6500 to get started.

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