France Cloutier

Claudia, Sébastien, Shanny, Frédéric and Érika are between the ages of 16 and 24. They are attractive, full of life and healthy, but their lives will be turned upside down in a heartbeat. Read more

As Spring Break is approaching, certain people will read books and others will take a vacation to escape the winter cold. When preparing for a vacation in a warm climate, you probably don't pack your school books. Read more

"I experienced cooperation abroad through the DoingMyPart.Coop contest", said a winner of a trip to Vietnam as part of the 2011 DoingMyPart.Coop contest, a Développement international Desjardins (DID) initiative created 6 years ago. Read more

Students are often only starting to learn about credit: credit cards, financial obligations, cell phone contracts or loans to buy or lease a car, etc. Read more

The media is reporting on student debt more and more frequently. As a cooperative movement, our mission includes creating awareness among students about the basics of financial education Read more

Did you have a good summer? Got the back-to-school blues? It's that time of year again so I thought I'd share some tips to help you start the semester off right and get a leg up on your finances! Read more

It's time for some rest and relaxation to get ready for the next school year. Read more

In my last blog post, I discussed the preparation needed to buy your first home. Today I'd like to make you aware of 2 more things and some questions to ask yourself during the lengthy home or condo buying process. Read more

Springtime is often a time when some of us start thinking about purchasing our first home. Read more

I am proud to work for the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and to be a Desjardins member. We have 110 years of history in supporting and contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities. Read more