Personal Finance

Financial literacy is critical to the financial well-being of all Canadians. When hard-working people have the tools that they need to make informed financial decisions, their personal financial circumstances will change for the better.

Regina Public Library's financial literacy programs cover a wide range of needs, including:

• Budgeting, saving, and debt education for low-income individuals and families
• Fraud prevention for seniors, and
• Tax, estate planning, wealth management for working professionals and business owners.

We partner with CPA Canada and other organizations to promote financial literacy in the community. Our speakers include designated accountants and accredited financial advisors.

CPA Financial Literacy Series

We have a strong partnership with Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada, and work together to select topics, line up speakers, and ensure our financial literacy presentations are useful and informative.  

Financial Literacy Month

November is the Financial Literacy Month in Canada. This month-long and speaker series has created real impact on our community, helping individuals and families strengthen their financial literacy skills and increase their confidence in making financial decisions.

We’ve also mobilized financial institutions, government agencies, and schools to get involved in Financial Literacy Month.  

Personal Finance Programs

We offer personal finance programs throughout the year, coving popular topics like:

• Introduction to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).
• Effective Tax Strategies
• Stock Investing: 101
• Tax Tips for Rental Property Owners
• Investment products: Pros and Cons
• Will and Estate Planning
• Saving and Investing for Retirement
• 10 Steps to Retire without Debt
• Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP): Dos and Don’ts
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): Truths and Rumors
• 75 Ways of Saving on Household Expenses

Please search our program catalogue to find out more.