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1. Grow Your Financial IQ

   Tips and Strategies for taking control of your finances. Presented by:
2. About Me and Money 5 years with the NBSC Telecom and IT industry UNBSJ Alumni (BBA 2004) Self-diagnosed shopaholic and travel addict Independent – home owner Money motivated me to take charge and make a change
3. Why Money Should Be A Priority Women typically earn 25% less than men, tend to be out of the workforce longer than men and will have a lower pension 4-in-10 young Canadians don’t know how much money they earned or spent last month Young Canadians think they’re going to be earning much more than they really do It’s harder to save
4. Creating a Financial Roadmap Will help you to: Understand what is most important in your life Understand what drives your financial decisions Focus on accomplishing your goals Stick to your plans
5. Creating a Financial RoadmapStep 1 : Your Values What brings me meaning and pleasure in life? What do I consider “priceless”? What do I care most deeply about? What do I stand for? Who are the most important people in my life? What is the purpose of money in my life?
6. Creating a Financial RoadmapStep 2: Your Goals Goals are accomplishments that fulfill your values. Are your goals SMART? S – specific M – measurable A – attainable R – realistic T – timely
7. Creating a Financial RoadmapStep 3 : Your Plans How are you going to get there? What steps do you need to take? Update the plans, adjust for changes Financial Roadmap chart
8. Navigating Your Financial Roadmap Strategies for: Smart Spending Budgeting Saving and Investing
9. Navigating Your RoadmapSmart Spending Think twice – do I NEED this? Use cash – our brains can process this Make a list Pack a lunch Zero balance or Get out the scissors Look at your bank statements
10. Navigating Your RoadmapTips for Creative Savings What can I do to save money on: School? Scholarships, bursaries and grants www.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.com Buy used text books Rent? Get a roommate Don’t waste energy/water Food/Personal Items/Entertainment Don’t do groceries when you’re hungry Wait for sales to go shopping and use coupons Don’t take the credit or debit card to the bar.
11. Navigating Your RoadmapBudgeting and Creative Savings Fixed Costs These are not flexible and you have to pay them (tuition, student feeds, rent etc) Needs These are things you have to buy, but what you pay for them is flexible (power bill, groceries, personal items) Wants These can have the most impact on your budget. These are things that you can live without so you can trim the costs or even eliminate them (entertainment, shopping, phones etc)
12. Navigating Your RoadmapBudgeting Be honest Be as detailed as possible Track everything Allow for change Give it a chance Stick to it
13. Working With a Financial AdviserRoles and Responsibilities Set and work towards financial goals Choose suitable investments Set a plan and track your progress Ask questions, take notes and be informed Keep your adviser up to date Keep a record of meetings
14. Navigating Your RoadmapInvesting RRSP Tax benefits Automatic saving Investing decisions Not JUST for retirement savings TFSA Canadian residents, 18+, $5000 annually Investment income and withdrawals are tax-free Unused contribution room carries forward and accumulates in future years
15. My Path
16. Work the Plan Be involved and informed Identify your values Set some goals Make a plan Talk to someone you trust - Connect with a professional Learn – books, web sites, programs etc. (book list in your package)
17. Questions? Marissa.Rignanesi@gnb.ca facebook.com/4NBInvestors @4NBInvestors InvestInKnowingMore.ca