This workbook will help students understand the various banking fees that can be incurred and aware of the banking options and types of accounts that are suited to individual needs. Students will explore the services offered by banks, trust companies, and credit unions, various fees charged by banking institutions and outline some of the factors to consider when choosing a chequing account.

The main objective of English for Financial Literacy is to help instructors incorporate financial literacy content into their program planning and teaching, and support them in learning about key topics and concepts related to financial matters. The activities in this section explore the topic of banking services, credit cards, types of credit and related concepts. The activities present basic information on various bank accounts and transactions, forms of credit, what good and bad credit is, and how credit cards work. English for Financial Literacy is an instructor’s resource for teaching financial literacy concepts and skills in LINC and adult ESL programs at CLB levels 1 to 8.

The following resource from the Sask DLC Financial Literacy 10 course contains: an activity, an assignment (with rubric) and supporting videos for this unit.

This content provides a slideshow with tips to help students choose a financial institutions, two assignments and a quiz. Suggested answers for quiz can be found in the Financial Literacy Teacher-only section of Resource Bank found here  https://resourcebank.ca/groups/financial-literacy-teachers/254/1010/

Explore Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) information on: Opening a bank account, Choosing financial products and services that are right for you, Choosing a financial institution, and Types of financial institutions in Canada. This resource contains assignments for the  students to fill in the table doing comparisons on the types of financial institutions and choosing the financial products.

The following resource contains the assets (or resources) to accompany the Sask DLC Financial Literacy 20 course - Unit 1. Please note that this is not the content of the course, but the assets used to support and deliver it.  

This section contains the full PDF version of Money and Youth and Teacher Guides for each Module and Money and Youth Connections to Financial Literacy 20 and 30 Curriculum Modules. Module 1: Your Money Decisions: Who's in Control, Module 2: Your Goals and Your Values, Module 3: Your Goals: Some Things To Consider, Module 4: Decision-making, Module 5: Sources Of Income, Module 6: Career Under Construction: Investing In You, Module 7: Are You an Entrepreneur?, Module 8: Money Basics, Module 9: Taking Control Of Your Money, Module 10: Spending On Major Purchases, Module 11: Borrowing Money, Module 12: Getting And Managing Credit, Module 13: Putting Your Money To Work – Saving And Investing, Module 14: Protecting Assets – And Planning For Financial Independence

The Penny Hoarder's goal is to teach financial skills for life, so it's a great place for students to learn about responsible money-handling. From coupon deals to earning side cash to smart budgeting and managing debt, The Penny Hoarder will increase your financial literacy on all levels. There's also an on-site academy where you can learn the basics of financial topics, such as managing credit, budgeting, and more.