September 8, 2023 with Carla Ward and Emily Naddaf from Wealthsimple Foundation
Investing in Children's Future with Wealthsimple Foundation
Join host Carla Ward as she discusses an important topic that usually takes a back seat in Early Childhood Education – securing our children’s financial future. Emily Naddaf from Wealthsimple Foundation shares insights on why early financial education and savings matter.
Discover government programs like the Canada Learning Bond and Canada Education Savings Grant, which offer up to $2,000 and 20% matching for education savings.
Learn how easy it is to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and the importance of understanding fees and withdrawal rules. Start early, maximize opportunities, and empower the next generation.
For more information, check out the provided link to Wealthsimple’s CLB program.
Join Carla and Emily in this eye-opening conversation about shaping a brighter future for our children through financial literacy and strategic savings.
Emily Naddaf with Wealthsimple Foundation
Emily Naddaf is the Director of Strategy and Community Growth at Wealthsimple Foundation, an organization dedicated to breaking down the barriers to education in Canada. She is a lifelong learner and community builder. She founded Elena’s Club in 2017, an organization that connected professional women through immersive educational experiences around unconventional topics. She currency sits on the board of directors at Margaret’s Housing and Community Support Services.
Wealthsimple Foundation is on a mission to break down the barriers to post-secondary education across Canada. Wealthsimple Foundation partners with grassroots community organizations, and post-secondary partners, to deliver personal finance education, enhance access to government grants for students and families, including the Canada Learning Bond, and provide bursary funding for students with financial need.