Community Financial

The Community Financial team will be attending two benefit clinics over the next week, where you can connect with organizations offering free, practical support - all in one place!

📍 Thursday, October 8 | Carman Legion Aux Hall
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

📍 Thursday, October 15 | Central Station Community Centre
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Our team will be ready to help you with financial and tax related support.

Next Thursday, Make Poverty History Manitoba is hosting a Rally to End Poverty at the Manitoba Legislative building!

If you'd like to make a poster for the rally, head on over to 1095 Winnipeg Avenue on Thursday, Oct 7 between 1-3pm. Supplies will be provided!

Happy Money Talk Monday!

With the holiday season fast approaching - you may be planning to host family and friends over for delicious meals.

But, grocery bills for large get-togethers can add up fast.

A little planning can help keep costs manageable. Try planning your menu around what’s on sale, using ingredients you already have, keeping the menu simple, or making the meal potluck-style and asking guests to bring a dish.

What’s your go-to way to save money when hosting a holiday meal?

You got a raise! But somehow, your bank account doesn’t feel much different. Sound familiar?

As our income changes, it’s natural for our habits to change with it. The trick is making sure those changes reflect what actually matters to you, instead of happening without you noticing.

A little check-in with your spending every now and then can help keep your money moving toward the things you care about.

Have you ever noticed lifestyle creep in your own spending?

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous families and communities.

Over the past year, we have had the privilege of working with 27 First Nations communities through our Financial Wellness in First Nations (FWFN) project. We are grateful for the relationships and trust built through this work, and for the opportunity to listen, learn, and support financial wellness in the communities we work alongside.

We remain committed to learning from the truth, strengthening relationships, and contributing to reconciliation through our actions - not only today, but throughout the year.

Heads up!

Our office will be closed on Wednesday for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

We will return to regular office hours on Thursday, October 1st.

Happy Money Talk Monday!

Your credit card might be able to do more for you than you realize.

Many credit cards come with built-in perks like cash back or travel rewards, but they can also include extra benefits that could save you money when something goes wrong.

Here are a few benefits worth checking for:

Purchase Assurance: Some credit cards cover eligible purchases if they're damaged or stolen for a limited period after you buy them.

Extended Warranty: Some cards automatically extend the manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases by up to one additional year.

Rewards & Cash Back: Make sure you're taking advantage of the rewards your card already offers, whether that's cash back, points or travel perks.

Remember - make sure to try your best to only use your credit card when you have the money to pay it off.

Are there other credit card benefits you use?

Unexpected expenses can put significant pressure on your finances, especially when there isn’t room in your regular budget to cover them.

Building an emergency fund can provide an added layer of financial security when circumstances change unexpectedly.

Knowing when to use those savings is just as important as building them.

Read more about what counts as an emergency fund and what you should kas yourself before using yours!

Want to build your money skills and earn $100 while doing it? 💸

Join Community Financial for our upcoming Earn & Learn workshop! This interactive session is designed to help young people build practical financial skills, ask questions, and feel more confident managing their money.

📅 October 6, 2026
📍 516–294 Portage Avenue
⏰ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

To participate, you must be 15-29 years old, currently or formerly in CFS care in Manitoba, and registered with the Futures Forward program.

Spots are limited, so register early to reserve yours! Register by contacting Marlene via phone at (204) 989-1901 or via email at [email protected].

*Eligible participants who meet the criteria and actively participate will receive a $100 one-time incentive. Previous Earn & Learn incentive recipients are not eligible to receive it again.

The Community Financial team will be attending two benefit clinics this week, where you can connect with organizations offering free, practical support - all in one place!

📍 Wednesday, September 23 | Ashern Centennial Hall
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

📍 Thursday, September 24 | Seymourville Community Hall
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Our team will be ready to help you with financial and tax related support.