Financial Literacy Month

November is National Financial Literacy Month (FLM). During the month of November each year, Human Resources Services, in collaboration with the Healthy Workplace Committee, supports an educational initiative focused on strengthening the financial literacy of faculty and staff which empowers them to:

  • manage money and debt wisely while saving for the future
  • reduce their financial stress; and
  • understand their financial rights and responsibilities.

2025 marks the 15th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada!

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About this year’s campaign: Talk Money

The 2025 “Talk Money” campaign encourages Canadians to break the silence around personal finances. By normalizing conversations about money, whether it’s budgeting, debt, or financial stress, we can help reduce stigma, empower individuals to take small, confident steps, and foster better financial outcomes. Talking openly helps build financial resilience, and this November, we’re creating more opportunities for those important conversations to happen – at home, online, and across communities.

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with enhanced resources, activities, and learning opportunities!

Refreshed Resource Launch: Financial Well-being Learning Hub Visit the Learning Hub

Explore tools, courses, and confidential credit counselling – all in one easy-to-access space.

Play, Win, and Boost Your Financial Well-being! Learn more and download your Bingo card

Presented by the Healthy Workplace Committee, this game makes money habits fun!  Complete your Bingo tasks and you could win a prize!

Small steps. Big impact.  Ready to Play?

Note: Employees may be prompted to login using their MacID to access the SharePoint landing page.  The learning hub is hosted on the Credit Counselling Services (CCS) website. A CCS account will need to be created only for the learning courses, using an email and password.

Additional resources and tools to help you manage money confidently

McMaster Resources Learn more

Access a collection of financial well-being resources including workplace supports, pension and group RRSP information, employee and campus discount programs, community resources, and more,

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Learn more

Through McMaster’s EFAP, eligible employees and their immediate family members have access to confidential financial consultations delivered online or by phone, 24/7.

Campus Community Resources Learn more

Connect with campus partners to access financial literacy tools, discounted campus meals, pharmacy savings, and exclusive retail offers to help manage your personal finances and enhance well-being at work.

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Managing your money Learn More

Budgeting, banking, money transfers, insurance and planning your finances at different life stages.

Housing costs on your mind? Learn More

Find programs and resources for homeowners, home buyers and renters.

Financial tools and calculators Learn more

Find budgeting resources, mortgage calculators and other tools to help you choose the right bank account and credit card.