Broke is a documentary about sports stars who went from having millions of dollars to being broke and the mental anguish that comes along with this. The movie explores why this happens, mostly due to how many of the individuals lacked basic financial literacy skills. Students will develop 5 lessons / take-aways that they learned from the movie that the rest of us can learn from? They will discuss the themes and lessons shared regarding making responsible financial decisions, ways to gather information and explore how financial security (or lack of it) can have a major influence on mental health and well-being. 

This listening guide and assignment will help you understand key points about financial fraud and how to protect yourself, based on the video "Financial Basics: Video Fraud." Before You Watch:Ask the students to think about what you already know about financial fraud.Have they ever come across a suspicious email, phone call, or online offer?

Fraud is ongoing and with new technology, there is new sophisiticated fraud happening all the time: Deep fakes, Crypto job fraud, etransfer multi-factor verification fraud... everyday there is something new. Teachers can introduce this section and discuss ways to protect themselves from fraud. The assignment allows students to review fraud stories that have taken place and investigate their own fraud. Students could present their findings in a variety of ways: posters around the school, presentation, show to the class, social media video, etc. 

Scammers are sneaky and sly. They can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses. No one is immune to fraud. Our group of superheroes has found a way to see through the scams. Their secret is simple: knowledge is power! Read on to find out how you can also become a fraud-fighting superhero. Share this booklet with family and friends and start powering up! Students can become real-life superheros by arming themselves with the information they need to fight fraud and keep themselves, their family and their money safe. Each section includes a secon describing the fraud and valuable "Tips to protect yourself".

Investigate factors that affect one’s credit file.

Teacher Guide included.

7-10 hours

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) ensures federally regulated financial entities comply with consumer protection measures, promotes financial education and raises consumers’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities.

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"Give your students a deeper understanding of money management using a curriculum offered by Choices & Decisions: Taking charge of your financial life™. This program is designed to teach young people how to set long and short-term personal and financial goals; create and work with a personal budget; identify how and when to use credit; save and invest, understand the basics of banking services and develop character and confidence. The materials can easily be adapted for use in a wide variety of instructional settings including high schools, colleges and adult education programs.

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Choices & Decisions Introduction

Decisions & Goals: Making Decisions; Making Money; The Art of Budgeting;

Loans & Expenses: Student Loans; Living on your Own; Buying a Home; Cars and Loans

Banking & Credit: Banking Services; Saving and Investing; About Credit; Credit Cards

Consumer Knowledge: Influence of Advertising; Consumer Awareness; In Trouble; About Consumer Privacy

Whether it is a slick scam, misleading marketing claim, a product that could put your health at risk, or poor customer service, this video has some great information you need to hear about.