Practical Money Skills is a free financial literacy program to help Canadians understand the fundamentals of money management. Created by Visa, the program offers money management resources including calculators, games, and lesson plans tailored for use by Canadian families and educators.

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Spider-Man and the Avengers Team Up to Defeat Financial Missteps in New Marvel Comic
In an action-packed comic book from Marvel and Practical Money Skills, Spider-Man and the Avengers team up to defeat Mole Man and his army while learning important financial skills. The free comic features a budgeting worksheet, key finance terms, and an accompanying instruction guide for teachers. It is available in eight languages including English and French. Read it now

Watch Global Financial Literacy Summit Video
Visa Inc. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago convened a summit April 23rd on financial literacy moderated by Kiplinger's Janet Bodnar, which featured Canadian Member of Parliament James Rajotte. The sixth annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit drew global experts to Chicago, where they explored international solutions to improving financial literacy. View video

How to Avoid Bulging Budget this Holiday
In 2010, Canadian households spent $31.5 billion* during the busy holiday season. If the festive spirit moved you to buy extra gifts last year, now is the perfect time to develop your holiday financial plan. A third of Canadians will not have started their holiday shopping by Dec. 1, according to a recent survey conducted by Visa Canada. Read more.

Visa Canada Launches Fin Lit Social Media Channels
Visa Canada's Practical Money Skills program has launched Facebook and Twitter channels as part of its financial literacy efforts. Become a fan of the Facebook page by "liking" it here to get weekly updates featuring financial tips, news and events. To follow Practical Money Skills' tweets, become a follower to start receiving updates to your computer or mobile device. Join the conversation and share your views on financial literacy. Follow us.

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Plan Canada Financial Literacy Interview with Visa Watch Adiba from Plan Canada's Because I Am A Girl's Speakers Bureau interviewing Visa Canada's Melissa Cassar in this video. The interview covers important financial basics such as saving, student loans and ways to make payments. Watch now.	Choosing Childcare A caregiver will take part in some of the earliest development and education that your child will receive. Arm yourself with good information to make the best decision. Read on.	Home Equity A big advantage of home ownership is the equity you build in your home. The faster you pay your mortgage and build equity, the better financial shape you'll be in. Read on.
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Make the Most of Your Tax Refund Nearly two thirds of Canadians filed their tax returns electronically in 2011. Compared to those who mailed theirs out via Canada Post who can expect to wait six weeks for their refunds, returns can now take as little as eight business days for those who e-filed. If you're one of the majority who has e-filed, the time to start strategizing with the cheque you may receive is now. Read more Recent Articles Home Renovations That Won't Break the Bank Spring Break Budgeting Tips Protect yourself against identity theft

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