Youth

Speeding: everything can change in the blink of an eye

France Cloutier - April 11, 2012

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.

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How well do you know your credit card?

Marjolaine Falardeau - March 13, 2012

During my lectures and information sessions in educational institutions, I meet with students of all ages. I often ask the same question to effectively determine their understanding of financial matters: "Do you know your interest rate?"

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Packing your suitcase for Spring Break

France Cloutier - February 29, 2012

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.

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Keeping your financial resolutions

Marjolaine Falardeau - January 31, 2012

It's a new year and I have to ask you the traditional question: have you made any financial resolutions for 2012?

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Enjoy a cooperation experience in Senegal

France Cloutier - January 9, 2012

"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.

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A good credit score helps you carry out your projects

France Cloutier - December 1, 2011

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.

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Your financial education is our priority

France Cloutier - September 12, 2011

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

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3 back-to-school tips

France Cloutier - August 22, 2011

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!

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Blog: summer vacation

France Cloutier - July 22, 2011

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

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The 4 steps to becoming a homeowner (Part 2 of 2)

France Cloutier - July 14, 2011

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.

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