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These videos were created to help you explore important financial topics such as the basics of financial planning, how to have tough conversations about money, and women's experiences navigating financial matters. These series feature a number of money experts, including CFP® professionals, FPSC's Consumer Advocate and personal finance educator and author Kelley Keehn, and neuropsychologist and financial recovery specialist Dr. Moira Somers. We invite you to explore and share these videos with your friends and family so that all Canadians can understand the process and benefits of financial planning with a qualified professional. 

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FINANCIAL PLANNING: THE BASICS

Financial Planning: The Basics
What Is a Financial Planner? (VIDEO)
What Is a Financial Planner? (VIDEO)

Not all financial planners are created equal. Kelley Keehn explains why it is so important to make sure you are working with a professional financial planner.

What Is Financial Planning? (VIDEO)
What Is Financial Planning? (VIDEO)

Kelley Keehn discusses how financial planning puts your goals into action. Find out how you can stop wishing and create a solid plan of your own.

10 Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner (VIDEO)
10 Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner (VIDEO)

Be sure to ask these questions of any financial planner you interview to ensure that you are working with someone who is competent, qualified and ethical.

What Is a Financial Plan? (VIDEO)
What Is a Financial Plan? (VIDEO)

Creating a financial plan could be the best decision you ever make. Kelley Keehn outlines what a financial plan includes and how it is crafted.

Myths about Financial Planning (Video)
Myths about Financial Planning (Video)

What misconceptions are preventing you from benefiting from financial planning? Dispel these stubborn myths and start planning for your financial future.

Your Million Dollar Plan (Video)
Your Million Dollar Plan (Video)

Achieving a rewarding financial future is more than scrimping and sacrifice. Learn how you can better manage the income that flows in during your lifetime.

WHAT SETS CFP® PROFESSIONALS APART

What Sets CFP Professionals Apart
A Matter of Trust (Video)
A Matter of Trust (Video)

In most of Canada, anyone can call themselves a financial planner which puts all Canadians at risk.  Find out how the CFP designation helps you identify a financial planner you can trust.

Why Life's Better with a CFP® Professional (Video)
Why Life's Better with a CFP® Professional (Video)

Global research shows that people who work with CFP professionals are more likely to feel confident in achieving their financial goals. View the results here.

Build Your Financial Plan with a CFP® Professional (VIDEO)
Build Your Financial Plan with a CFP® Professional (VIDEO)

Your finances won't manage themselves. Find out how a CFP professional can help you get your finances on track to achieve your goals.

Women and Money

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Why Women Stress More About Money (Video)
Why Women Stress More About Money (Video)

These days many women are feeling the stress. Kelley Keehn explain why this is the case and the consequences that stressing about money can have on women's health.

Women and Financial</br>Self-Confidence (VIDEO)
Women and Financial
Self-Confidence (VIDEO)

Find out why your self-confidence, rather than your competence, has a bigger impact on your relationship with money. Kelley Keehn shares helpful tips to start building your confidence.

Women and Financial Planners (VIDEO)
Women and Financial Planners (VIDEO)

Many women say they’re intimidated by the financial industry. Two financial experts discuss how you can cultivate a strong relationship with your financial planner. 

Build Your Money Confidence (VIDEO)
Build Your Money Confidence (VIDEO)

Believe in your ability to achieve your financial goals. Kelley Keehn shares simple steps that all women can follow to help build their confidence about money.

Tough conversations about money

Tough conversations about money
Negotiating Your Salary (Video)
Negotiating Your Salary (Video)

It's one of the trickiest and important conversations you'll have. Arm yourself with this expert advice from psychologist Dr. Moira Somers.

Loaning Money to Your Children (VIDEO)
Loaning Money to Your Children (VIDEO)

Psychologist and money expert Dr. Moira Somers discusses the difficult decision to gift or loan money to adult children as well as precautions parents should take.

How to Talk To Your Partner About Money (VIDEO)
How to Talk To Your Partner About Money (VIDEO)

Research shows that money is the number one reason that many couples argue. Psychologist Dr. Moira Somers, helps couples approach this conversation.

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