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Financial literacy: taking charge of your finances!

Managing your personal finances is like a board game, where you have to understand the ground rules (not always easy, let's face it) to move ahead - and win! To get you motivated, here are four very inspiring young people who've learned a thing or two about personal finance. In their own words, they explain how importa ...

Saving for retirement: the future starts now!

We all need to save for retirement and it's totally doable, but magical thinking won't get us there. It requires action, but first we need to take a look at some of our habits. Where do we start?

The challenges of starting and growing a business

Entrepreneurship was a natural evolution for Valérie Fontaine. "I had plenty of clients and income, but I wasn't feeling challenged. It can be scary to start a business, but I felt it would be more fulfilling to start my own practice."

Financial literacy project in Benin

Did you know that Desjardins - and you, member! - is encouraging financial literacy in Canada and around the world? ADAPAMI, a microfinance project in Benin, is a great example.

5 tips for reducing your taxes before the Holidays

This time of year is hectic. At work and at home, we're all busier than ever. But why not take advantage of this energy to take another look at your taxes and make sure you have effective strategies in place?

20 money-saving ideas for an Earth-friendly holiday season

Making holiday magic isn't a matter of money. We asked our colleagues so share tips on celebrating the spirit of the holidays while reducing the season's impact on the environment-and their wallets.

7 resources to support your community project

Do you want to help build a better world, but are short on resources? Whatever it is you need--money, supplies or people--here are some tools to help you make a difference in your community.

Retirement: Are you ready for a fresh start?

For many of us, the golden years are better than ever--and longer, too. One more reason to carefully plan for your retirement!

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