Episode 87 - Let’s Talk Money This Financial Literacy Month: Conversations with Li Zhang from CPA Canada, Featuring Rachel Wagner from South Shore Literacy Council

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The episode discusses financial literacy and the importance of talking about money with insights from experts Li Zhang and Rachel Wagner.

Talking about money can often feel anxiety-inducing for many of us...but it doesn't have to be. Join host Dan Laxer as he chats with Li Zhang, Director of Social Impact and Financial Literacy Leader at CPA Canada . Li leads CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Program and Indigenous Mentorship Program, helping Canadians build confidence in managing their finances. They dive into why it’s important to talk about money, how to ask for financial support when you need it, simple tips for saving better, and more! Plus, hear from our member, Rachel Wagner, Executive Director of the South Shore Literacy Council . Rachel shares her passion for literacy and the amazing programs her organization offers to support English-speaking families and adults on the South Shore. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/ ⁠ South Shore Literacy Council website: https://www.southshoreliteracy.org/ Have questions or need help? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181. Jump onto ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Laxer

Guests: Li Zhang, Rachel Wagner

Topics covered

• financial literacy
• money management
• community support
• literacy programs
• anxiety about money

Keywords

• financial literacy
• money management
• CPA Canada
• South Shore Literacy Council
• literacy support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CPA Canada, South Shore Literacy Council, Literacy Quebec

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