Financial wellness
Feeling financially secure in a way that provides freedom of choice in the present and the future.
Financial wellness resources for you
Developing a personal budget
At its core, budgeting is simply a planning tool to help you make necessary financial adjustments to make your life easier.
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Personal debt management
Debt impacts more than just your wallet and ability to buy necessities.
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Managing financial stress
Finances are one of the top causes of stress for Canadians.
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Financial planning and your retirement: Are you ready?
Planning for your retirement can reduce stress levels and improve your emotional well-being.
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Keep calm and pack your carry-on: A guide to navigating summer travel
There are a few strategies you can try to make any travel situation a good one.
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Keeping you and your finances fit
There are ways to participate in sports without breaking the bank.
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Protect your plan – preventing benefits fraud
It’s important to understand what benefits fraud is, its impacts, and how you can help prevent it.
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Don't let financial stress be the Grinch this holiday season
In a time of record inflation and high cost of living, this is no ordinary holiday season.
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Problem gambling
Who is most at risk for problem gambling, and how can we help those affected?
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Life lessons in life insurance
Chances are you already have some form of insurance - car, house, apartment, or even travel. So why not have insurance to protect your loved ones?
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Checking your credit score — soft checks versus hard checks
Know the difference between a soft credit check and a hard credit check.
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On the job hunt
With hundreds of people applying for the same job, what can someone do to stand out?
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Let sinking funds do the heavy lifting
Keep those once-in-awhile expenses consistent and avoid unwanted surprises with sinking funds.
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Do you need life insurance?
I know what you're thinking ... "Not another article on life insurance". But hear us out!
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Financial counselling
Gain a better perspective on your finances. Our services offer counselling in a safe and supportive environment, no matter your financial situation.
Financial Planning and Your Retirement
Access expert information and tools to help you effectively plan your retirement and future with this virtual three-hour workshop.
Credit and debt impact assessment
Support your financial wellness by assessing the management of your credit and debt and taking the recommended action to improve your situation.
FP Canada
Find a professional financial planner in your area and set yourself on a course toward defining and achieving your life goals.
Credit Counselling Society
Explore a range of free financial wellness resources, including credit counselling, online financial education and debt management.
Cautious Consumerism
Learn how to avoid the most common scams in Canada and what to do if you become a victim of fraud or identity theft.
Budget Breakers
Learn about the three biggest budget breakers and how you can effectively spend and manage your money.
Developing a personal budget
Learn how to build a personal budget and access our customizable template to help you manage your money and reach your financial goals.
Food and Finance
Learn how to maximize what you spend on groceries to ensure you’re creating healthy and financially sustainable meal plans.
Making Cent$ of Money: Budgeting 101
Learn how to create a budget that will help you take control of your finances and find a balance to enjoy life with peace of mind.
The Truth About Credit
Learn the facts when it comes to credit, credit reports, credit ratings and scores, as well as strategies on how to protect or repair your credit.
Retiree plans
Continue to enjoy health benefits and have peace of mind after you leave the workplace with quality coverage.
Life insurance
Protect the health, wellness and financial stability of you and your loved ones with life insurance that suits your needs.
Self-directed supports
Explore self-directed videos, articles and programs to help improve your financial wellness. Access them on your own schedule and at your own pace.
Credit and debt impact assessment
Support your financial wellness by assessing the management of your credit and debt and taking the recommended action to improve your situation.
FP Canada
Find a professional financial planner in your area and set yourself on a course toward defining and achieving your life goals.
Credit Counselling Society
Explore a range of free financial wellness resources, including credit counselling, online financial education and debt management.
Cautious Consumerism
Learn how to avoid the most common scams in Canada and what to do if you become a victim of fraud or identity theft.
Budget Breakers
Learn about the three biggest budget breakers and how you can effectively spend and manage your money.
Developing a personal budget
Learn how to build a personal budget and access our customizable template to help you manage your money and reach your financial goals.
Food and Finance
Learn how to maximize what you spend on groceries to ensure you’re creating healthy and financially sustainable meal plans.
Making Cent$ of Money: Budgeting 101
Learn how to create a budget that will help you take control of your finances and find a balance to enjoy life with peace of mind.
The Truth About Credit
Learn the facts when it comes to credit, credit reports, credit ratings and scores, as well as strategies on how to protect or repair your credit.
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Professional financial support
Find a range of professional support to help you on your journey to financial wellness.
Seek guidance and feel empowered about your finances.
Seek guidance and feel empowered about your finances.
Financial counselling
Gain a better perspective on your finances. Our services offer counselling in a safe and supportive environment, no matter your financial situation.
Financial Planning and Your Retirement
Access expert information and tools to help you effectively plan your retirement and future with this virtual three-hour workshop.
FP Canada
Find a professional financial planner in your area and set yourself on a course toward defining and achieving your life goals.
Credit Counselling Society
Explore a range of free financial wellness resources, including credit counselling, online financial education and debt management.
Wellness library
Find a range of articles with advice and tools to support your financial wellness.
Written by our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts.
Written by our team of Manitoba Blue Cross experts.
Developing a personal budget
At its core, budgeting is simply a planning tool to help you make necessary financial adjustments to make your life easier.
Read article
Personal debt management
Debt impacts more than just your wallet and ability to buy necessities.
Read article
Managing financial stress
Finances are one of the top causes of stress for Canadians.
Read article
Financial planning and your retirement: Are you ready?
Planning for your retirement can reduce stress levels and improve your emotional well-being.
Read article
Live Well / Be Well blog
Discover blog articles centered around fostering and maintaining your financial wellness.
Written with a local Manitoba focus.
Written with a local Manitoba focus.
Keep calm and pack your carry-on: A guide to navigating summer travel
There are a few strategies you can try to make any travel situation a good one.
Read article
Jun 28, 2023
Keeping you and your finances fit
There are ways to participate in sports without breaking the bank.
Read article
Apr 12, 2023
Protect your plan – preventing benefits fraud
It’s important to understand what benefits fraud is, its impacts, and how you can help prevent it.
Read article
Mar 16, 2023
Don't let financial stress be the Grinch this holiday season
In a time of record inflation and high cost of living, this is no ordinary holiday season.
Read article
Dec 14, 2022
Problem gambling
Who is most at risk for problem gambling, and how can we help those affected?
Read article
Jun 17, 2022
Life lessons in life insurance
Chances are you already have some form of insurance - car, house, apartment, or even travel. So why not have insurance to protect your loved ones?
Read article
Apr 13, 2022
Checking your credit score — soft checks versus hard checks
Know the difference between a soft credit check and a hard credit check.
Read article
Feb 16, 2022
On the job hunt
With hundreds of people applying for the same job, what can someone do to stand out?
Read article
Sep 15, 2021
Let sinking funds do the heavy lifting
Keep those once-in-awhile expenses consistent and avoid unwanted surprises with sinking funds.
Read article
Sep 1, 2021
Do you need life insurance?
I know what you're thinking ... "Not another article on life insurance". But hear us out!
Read article
May 31, 2021
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