Financial Literacy 20, 30
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Course Configurations

Financial Literacy 20

Financial Literacy 30

Suggested Modules for Middle-Level PAA Survey Courses

← FINL25
FINL28B →
FINL26B
Module 26B: Handling Debt Problems B (Core)
Suggested Time: 3-5 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 26A
Outcome
Examine the processes of and alternatives to personal bankruptcy in Saskatchewan.
Indicators
(a) Research the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives to filing for personal bankruptcy (e.g., consolidation loans, credit counselling, debt repayment program and consumer proposal) in Saskatchewan, including the impact on one’s credit report.
(b) Explain the factors that may lead one to file for personal bankruptcy.
(c)

Discuss the:

  • benefits (e.g., eliminating creditor phone calls and eliminating the fear of repossession or foreclosure) of bankruptcy;
  • disadvantages of bankruptcy, including the existence of a permanent, public record; and,
  • effects of declaring bankruptcy on self and others, including family.
(d) Research the costs associated with, and the steps for, filing for personal bankruptcy in Saskatchewan.
(e) Determine assets that are seized and assets that are protected in a bankruptcy proceeding in Saskatchewan.
(f) Distinguish between debts that will be eliminated and debts that will remain after declaring bankruptcy in Saskatchewan.
(g) Discuss myths often associated with bankruptcy (e.g., you will lose everything, bankruptcy will ruin your financial future and you can claim bankruptcy on student loans).
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FINL28B →
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Resources
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.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R007161
Financial Empowerment: Personal Finance for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People
This open access textbook provides personal finance instruction that incorporates information reflecting the varied backgrounds and situations of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Topics covered include: personal financial planning, achieving financial goals, risk management and planning for the future. Links to video interviews with eight Elders are included with the resource. These powerful interviews provide an Indigenous perspective on finances, education and preparing for the future. The resource is available in a variety of downloadable formats and includes PowerPoint slides that enrich the content.
(More information)
Links :
Download
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: February 22, 2022
R007555
Money and Youth: A Guide to Financial Literacy

This Canadian resource 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.

Topics covered:

  • Goals, Values and Decision-making
  • Getting and Earning Money
  • Spending Money and Taking Control
  • Borrowing Money and Using Credit
  • Saving and Investing Money
  • 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
 
(More information)
Links :
Money and Youth
Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : Free PDF or print copies at a minimal fee.
canadiancontent
borrow_from_stf
Record posted/updated: May 5, 2025
R105125
Personal Finance(9th Canadian ed.)

This Canadian textbook is divided into five parts:

  • Planning Your Personal Finances
  • Managing Your Personal Finances
  • Insuring Your Assets
  • Investing Your Financial Resources
  • Controlling Your Financial Future

The resource contains case studies, concept checks, assignments and assessment examples.

There are four purchase options:

  • eBook
    • eBook only (online version of textbook)
  • Connect 
    • eBook, homework, adaptive assignments and study tools
  • Connect and print text
    • eBook, homework, adaptive assignments and study tools
    • printed textbook
  • Print text
    • printed textbook only
(More information)
Links :
McGraw Hill Website
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See website
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: January 17, 2025
R105298
Indigenous Peoples' Money and Youth: A Guide to Financial Literacy

The Indigenous Edition of Money and Youth builds on the original resource from the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, CFEE. Damon Johnston, President of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg, provided guidance rooted in traditional teachings and the Seven Sacred Laws. Vanessa Everett, CEO of Economic Development with the Keewatin Tribal Council, adapted the original version by Gary Rabbior of CFEE. Input from respected individuals across Turtle Island also helped shape this edition.

Topics covered:

  • Goals, Values and Decision-making
  • Getting and Earning Money
  • Spending Money and Taking Control
  • Borrowing Money and Using Credit
  • Saving and Investing Money
  • Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.

The resource includes:

  • Student Guide, English, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee
  • Teacher's Guide, English, free online version
 
(More information)
Links :
Indigenous Peoples' Money and Youth
Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : Free PDF or print copies at a minimal fee.
canadiancontent
borrow_from_stf
Record posted/updated: May 7, 2025