Financial Literacy Program
Understanding Money Matters is an Important Part of Life
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 »
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
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Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
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Understanding Credit Scores
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Managing Debt
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Common Topics
These are some of the most commonly requested topics for a Money Matters financial literacy session:
Investing 101
|
Understanding Credit Scores
|
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
|
Managing Debt
|
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.
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.
Money Matters Glossary
Do you have questions about what certain banking related words mean? Find definitions in the Money Matters Glossary.
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.