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The rising cost-of-living is a primary concern for 71% of Canadians, according to the Credit Counselling Society’s 2025 Consumer Debt Report. Here are free resources career practitioners can use to help people improve their money management skills and navigate their financial realities.

These eight videos complement materials for the Financial Basics workshop, which professionals can run in post-secondary institutions, community organizations or the workplace. They are an easy and accessible alternative way to boost financial knowledge and plan a more secure financial future. The first seven videos cover topics such as budgeting, credit, debt, saving and investing, financial planning and protecting yourself from fraud.

Credit Canada’s education page offers webinars, workshops and on-demand learning covering topics like budgeting, credit management and debt solutions. An upcoming webinar on June 25 covers how to budget and save with an unpredictable income.

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This article is part of a CareerWise series on Cost of Living & Careers. Check out our first article:

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Geared toward improving financial knowledge, this resource provides articles, videos and interactive tools on topics like borrowing money, debt repayment strategies, investing and market volatility. It also has calculators for retirement savings, cash flow and investment planning. Additionally, it includes guides on spotting scams and understanding cryptocurrency.

Virtual tax clinics, financial wellness training for youth and a podcast called Money Smarts are among the resources available to help Indigenous community members with overall financial wellness.

This online course aims to help users develop an understanding of how the Canadian tax system works. It covers an introduction on the purpose of taxes, preparing and completing a tax return, accessing benefits and credits and saving for the future.

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The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education offers 10 modules to help high school students develop personal financial capabilities. It is also available to teachers, parents and others looking for such resources.

McGill Personal Finance Essentials [McGill, RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail) [Course]

From budgeting to borrowing, real estate and beyond, this free, online course aims to give learners the knowledge and confidence to make a lifetime of smart financial decisions. Taught by professors from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, the course is open to everyone.

Money Matters Resources (ABC Life Literacy Canada) [Resources]

Free workbooks and online courses cover topics such as spending plans, banking basics, borrowing money, saving, smart shopping, and building credit and home buying. They are available in English, French, Spanish, simplified Chinese and Punjabi.

The Financial Empowerment and Well-Being Program (FEWP) (YMCA of Greater Toronto) [Resources]

This program aims to help people struggling with banking, savings, overspending, budgeting, tax issues, low credit scores, payday loans and more. It provides a wide range of free resources from videos to self-directed modules, booklets to templates. Workshops are also available for those who meet program eligibility.

Your Financial Toolkit (Financial Consumer Agency of Canada) [Modules]

Twelve modules make up a comprehensive learning program that provides basic information and tools to help adults manage their personal finances and gain the confidence they need to make better financial decisions.