Economic Literacy
takes a Festive Approach
Thursday December 13, 2012
Room 204 - Village Lounge
9:30 am - 12 noon
The YWCA’s Employment & Learning Centre has been
offering a series of workshops aimed to provide tips and practical advice
around budgeting, managing debt and setting savings goals. It seems especially
appropriate that the subject come up at this time of the year in particular. The
average Canadian household will spend about $700 more in December than during
any other month of the year. Average is the key word; there will be those who
spend significantly more and those who spend significantly less. This begs the question, regardless of if you
spend more or less than the average Canadian family, do you know which category
you fit into? Have you made a list this year, not the naughty and nice one, but
the list that outlines what you plan to spend and where? Without preplanning the
spending can easily spiral out of control: gifts not only for kids, but co-workers,
teachers, pets? In the spirit of the season we have come up with some savvy
ways to reduce spending and still enjoy this festive time. In addition, with the help of our friends at
READ Saskatoon we will take a look beyond Christmas and into the New Year, with
strategies to reduce or remove debt and set goals for the future.
Space is limited, please register early to reserve your
space by calling 244-7034 ext. 131
