FINL15A
Module 15A: Earning an Income (Core)
Outcome
Research different ways to earn an income.
Indicators
(a) Describe types of employment and self-employment typically available to students.
(b) Reflect on personal interests and opportunities for earning an income in one’s community.
(c) Differentiate among methods of earning an income such as contract, salary, wages, piecework, gig employment, commission and self-employment.
(d) Discuss ways (e.g., direct deposit, cheque, cash, e-transfer and bartering) in which earnings can be paid to workers.
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R008607
Money and Finances
This Government of Canada website has current information on concepts related to financial literacy. There is a useful search menu to locate information on specific course topics. The content is written suitably for students and some topics include videos, tools and calculators, online courses and modules that may be useful for use in the classroom.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R008666
MyMoneyCoach
This free website is sponsored by the Credit Counselling Society in Canada. It offers articles and webinars on topics related to financial literacy. There is a downloadable teacher guide designed for middle years that can be adapted for the high school setting. Also included are calculators and tools to help with budgeting, calculating interest earnings, and determining financial requirements for post-secondary education, car loans, loans, mortgages and retirement. It also has an accelerated payment calculator.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R007555
Money and Youth: A Guide to Financial Literacy

This Canadian textbook supports the Financial Literacy curriculum and provides information at a suitable introductory level. The resource is organized under six headings for a total of 15 modules. The headings include: Goals, Values and Decision-making; Getting and Earning Money; Spending Money and Taking Control; Borrowing Money and Using Credit; Saving and Investing Money; and Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.


The resource includes:



  • Student Guide, English or French, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee

  • Teacher's Guide, English or French, free online version

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Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : Free PDF or print copies at a minimal fee.
Record posted/updated: August 9, 2024
R009186
Budgeting 101: From Getting Out of Debt and Tracking Expenses to Setting Financial Goals and Building Your Savings, Your Essential Guide to Budgeting
This resource provides practical ideas for creating a budget and designing a plan for financial security. Topics include: What a Budget Is (and Isn't), Setting Your Financial Goals, Take Charge of Debt and Budget Rebuilding Events.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.99
Record posted/updated: March 21, 2022
R104137
Enriched Academy
This online portal with Canadian content is accessible through a paid subscription. It delivers a series of over 60 sequenced video lessons and more than 150 quizzes and assessments on topics related to financial literacy. It includes an interactive online platform, webinars, calculators and tools for students to use to learn more on topics such as credit, saving for retirement, the stock market, TFSA, RRSP and taxes, money myths and careers.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022