FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP Single Parents MARCH 18, 2019 Facilitator: Deborah Bailey

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TARGET AUDIENCE/ ONLINE TOOLS USED SINGLE PARENTS (who have been through a divorce, or those who are currently experiencing relational break down, as well as other family related issues.) Long term rewards of starting now- Home ownership, independence, traveling, vacation Benefits to themselves and their children- Saving for education Opportunity to connect with persons who have been through the same situations and have overcome (Testimonials). Re-known Family Therapist will be present intervention On site Mortgage specialist to give free assessment. TARGET AUDIENCE/ ONLINE TOOLS USED

Outline for workshop Workshop commences at 9:00am and ends at 1:00pm Registration begins at 8:30am Workshop begins at 9:00am. Ice breaker/Introduction. Facilitator presentation 1st part ( Objectives/Setting goals) Break/Refreshments 10:00am Facilitator 2nd part presentation 10:00am (Budgeting/Positioning/Executing Lunch 12:00pm Q&A ….Closing remarks End at 1:00pm Outline for workshop

Setting financial goals Objectives/Outcomes Setting financial goals How to budget Positioning yourself Execute Financial Independence

THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED MARK TWAIN Don’t worry! If you’re not quite ready... WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE IN 3 STEPS

First…A Reality Check Achieving any goal means preparing for it. Get ready to examine a few things about your finances: INCOME SPENDING CREDIT GOAL PLAN EXECUTE Take a good look at your income and expenses. If your spending outweighs your income. It’s time to make some changes! What’s your relationship with credit? If your credit card or loan is supplementing your income...its time to make some changes Have you set a goal for yourself? Set yourself a goal to own your home ... Own X type of home in X years Have you just been thinking about saving and not really doing anything? Now its time to make a solid plan. The best made plans can fail in the execution. Do it with the right guidance and the right partner. One with experience and knowledge. What are your sources of income? Unexpected income should be saved! Think of ways to legally generate income.

RRP’s (Registered retirement plans with banks/ insurance companies. Where are you on your journey? Position yourself! Retirement/Pension. RRP’s (Registered retirement plans with banks/ insurance companies. Home Ownership ( Saving deposit and closing cost). Education insurance plan. ( grants, scholarships, bursaries) Saving/Investments, (Stocks, bonds, mutual funds). Visit a financial advisor.

Budgeting Keep track of your income vs expenses Takes time Live within your means Avoid impulse buying Takes time Discipline Practice Start with a monthly budget

Monthly Budget

Online References https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/MC- CH/MCCalc-CHCalc-eng.aspx Mortgage calculator. https://www.ratesupermarket.ca/bank_accou nts/savings_calculator Savings. http://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/bc- cb/netinc-revnet-eng.aspx Budget.

Make a better life for you and your child/children! How many of you are ready to take this journey towards Financial Independence? Make a better life for you and your child/children! The rent you pay on a monthly basis can cover a mortgage in the area you live. Why pay someone else mortgage instead of enjoy the benefits of owning a home?