My money under the microscope

Free training to help you understand your personal finances.

Advice, tools, tips and strategies to help you develop good budgeting habits and make sound financial choices.

We explore the following six themes:

My financial institution

My budget

Smart shopping

Keeping my money safe

Borrowing money

My credit report and rating

For whom?

For adults who:

Want to better understand their money
Are unfamiliar with the Canadian banking system
Are intimidated by financial institutions and credit
Wonder every month where their money is going
Want to make good budgeting choices
Want to save and save money
Feel a little “lost” when faced with new financial products

Practical information

Available starting fall 2025
Free training
Classroom or online workshops
Six-week duration (two hours per week)
Small groups of no more than 8 people
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere
No prerequisites required (this is an introduction to financial literacy)
Certificate of participation
Available to all Nova Scotia residents with a Social Insurance Number