Your Money Doesn't Have to Be a Mystery

Most people avoid investing because it feels complicated. We break it down into plain language and practical steps. Start building confidence with your finances this fall.

Explore Our Program
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Investment planning session with documents and calculator

Why So Many Canadians Struggle with Investing

Financial jargon keeps a lot of people on the sidelines. Terms like "asset allocation" or "dividend yield" sound intimidating when you're just trying to save for retirement or your kid's education.

We've worked with hundreds of people who thought investing wasn't for them. Turns out, once you strip away the fancy language, the concepts are pretty straightforward. You don't need a finance degree to understand how compound interest works or why diversification matters.

Our courses focus on real situations. What happens when the market drops? How do you balance paying off debt with building an investment portfolio? These are the questions that actually matter.

What You'll Actually Learn

Practical skills you can use right away, not theory that sits in a textbook.

Reading Financial Statements

Balance sheets and income statements look like gibberish until someone explains what you're looking at. We walk through real examples from Canadian companies so you can spot red flags and opportunities.

Building Your First Portfolio

Where do you even start when there are thousands of investment options? We help you figure out what fits your goals, timeline, and how much risk keeps you sleeping at night.

Understanding Market Cycles

Markets go up and down. That's normal. But knowing why they move helps you avoid panic-selling when things get bumpy. We cover the patterns without getting lost in economic theory.

Ellery Thorvaldson, program participant

"I'd been putting off dealing with my RRSP for years because I didn't know where to begin. After taking the course last fall, I finally set up automatic contributions and actually understand where my money is going. Wish I'd done this sooner."

— Ellery Thorvaldson, Completed Program September 2024

How the Program Works

We run cohorts twice a year. Next session starts September 2025.

Foundations (Weeks 1-4)

Start with the basics. What are stocks, bonds, and ETFs? How does the tax system affect your investments? We build from the ground up.

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Foundations (Weeks 1-4)

Start with the basics. What are stocks, bonds, and ETFs? How does the tax system affect your investments? We build from the ground up.

Strategy (Weeks 5-8)

Now you're ready to make decisions. We cover portfolio construction, risk assessment, and how to match investments with your actual life goals.

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Strategy (Weeks 5-8)

Now you're ready to make decisions. We cover portfolio construction, risk assessment, and how to match investments with your actual life goals.

Real-World Practice (Weeks 9-12)

Time to apply what you've learned. You'll analyze real companies, build sample portfolios, and learn how to track performance without obsessing over daily fluctuations.

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Real-World Practice (Weeks 9-12)

Time to apply what you've learned. You'll analyze real companies, build sample portfolios, and learn how to track performance without obsessing over daily fluctuations.

Ready to Take Control of Your Financial Future?

Our next program begins September 15, 2025. Spots are limited to keep the group size manageable. If you're tired of feeling lost when it comes to investing, this is your chance to change that.

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