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Personal Finance

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Learn how to better manage your money by increasing your financial literacy. It's always a good time to focus on your personal finance – but especially so in November, which is Financial Literacy Month. Get better at balancing your budget and so much more by attending one of our classes or workshops.

If you want to study independently, check out a book recommended by our librarians or review our financial information guide, a resource unique to VPL. With inflation on the rise and many in our community experiencing financial uncertainty, VPL supports greater understanding of personal finance through our timely event programming and relevant resources.

Upcoming Events

  • Want to save for your future but unsure of where to begin? We’ll walk you through the types of registered investment vehicles (like RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, and RDSPs) and investment options like GICs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and index funds...

    1:00pm – 2:30pm

    Online Event
  • Are you interested in investing and looking to have a better understanding of investment fundamentals? This 1-hour workshop will cover the basics of investing, including different investment vehicles, risk tolerance, diversification, account types, fees, and taxes. Perfect for both beginners...

    6:30pm – 8:00pm

    Central Library
  • Should I start picking stocks myself or put my money into a fund? These are the types of questions that you will encounter once you begin your investment journey. This workshop will cover the entire spectrum of decision-making styles, from...

    6:30pm – 8:00pm

    Central Library