The statistics signal a warning.  Canadians owe $1.69 for every $1.00 they make. 44% of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque and 35% don't save for retirement. A whopping 40% of Canadians feel overwhelmed by debt. When it comes to financial wellness, it seems Canadians need some assistance.

So where can we learn the skills that are crucial to capably managing our finances? Enter the McGill Personal Finance Essentials program. To help Canadians better understand their personal finances, McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management has collaborated with RBC Future Launch and the Globe and Mail to increase access to, and deliver personal finance education to all Canadians across the country for free!

Whether you’re approaching retirement, just out of school, looking to buy a home, basic financial skills are necessary to achieve the goals you have in life. And it’s never too early – or too late – to learn them.

By investing a few hours in this free, online course, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make a lifetime of smart financial decisions.  Click here to register.