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We develop educational resources to provide New Brunswickers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed spending and investing decisions and to help protect themselves from fraud and financial exploitation. You can search our publications by title and date below to print or view online. To order printed publications, please email fcnb@fcnb.ca.

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ABCs of Investing
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Learn about different types of investments and how they work.
Auto Accident Report Form
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Being involved in an accident can be stressful. Use this form to record the important details.
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Be an informed investor
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Before investing, get the information you need to understand what you are investing in and how the investment works.
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Blueprint to protect yourself against mortgage fraud
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Ways you could be targeted by or implicated in mortgage fraud.
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Borrowing to Invest
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Borrowing to invest, also known as leveraging, can help grow your money, but it can also lead to larger losses. This one-pager provides the key points before borrowing money to invest.
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Build a Budget That Works
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Track your expenses and plan your finances with this monthly budget.
Buying a Vehicle Workbook
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Use this workbook to help you spend smart when shopping for a vehicle.
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Can a payday lender do that?
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Type: Infographic
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Find out what payday lenders can and cannot do in this Payday Loan infographic.
Collection Agency Rules
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The agency and the individuals who work as collectors must be licensed with the Financial and Consumer Services Commission and must follow the rules outlined in this document.
Direct Sellers
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Direct sellers (or door-to-door salespersons) are required to be licensed and bonded under the Direct Sellers Act. Use this document to find out more about direct sellers.
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Early Signs of Financial Decline
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Spotting these signs of early financial decline can help protect your loved ones.
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Excel
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Type: Workbook/Form
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Help track your expenses and plan your finances more effectively with this monthly budget.
Financial Adviser Fees
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Here are a few terms to help you understand the fees associated with investing and working with a financial adviser.
Five steps to choosing an advisor
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Before investing, follow these 5 simple steps to choosing a financial advisor, and use this workbook to record the information you found.
Fraud Among Friends
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Affinity fraud occurs when a scammer targets tight-knit groups such as associations, unions, social clubs, online social networks and ethnic or religious communities.
Gift Cards
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It is important that you know the conditions and rules that apply to a gift card before purchasing it.
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Grandparents Scam checklist
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Before sending money to a relative or friend in trouble, here are some things to ask yourself to help determine if the person on the phone is a genuine relative or someone trying to steal your money.
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Hiring a Contractor
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Dos and don'ts for hiring a contractor.
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How do payday loans work?
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Find out how payday loans work in this in this Payday Loan infographic.
How to read a paystub
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This guide will help you understand how to read a paystub.
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Introduction to Investments
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Read this document to learn about different kinds of investments and how they work.
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Investment Fraud Checklist
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If you answer no to any of these questions, STOP! The investment might be a scam.
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Investment Planning Workbook
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To help you work through information that is important to your overall investment strategy.
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Make it Count - Parent's Guide
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Download the Parent’s guide for simple tips to help you bring money lessons into your daily routine and make it fun!
Make it Count - Instructor's Guide
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Download the Instructor’s guide for lesson plans, games and activities to help you incorporate money lessons into the courses you already teach. To help you make the most of the guide, we’ve included a Curriculum guide that links lessons to New Brunswick curriculum outcomes across a variety of courses.
Money Talks - Financial Abuse
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This checklist will help you start a conversation if you are concerned about the financial well-being of your parents or a senior close to you or you suspect they may be suffering financial abuse.
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Excel
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Use this budget binder to track your expenses and compare with your budget check sheet.
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Mutual Funds
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A guide to understanding what is a Mutual Fund.
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Protecting Your Retirement
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Are you concerned about having enough money for your retirement? That could make you a prime target for investment fraud.
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Recognizing Financial Abuse
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This brochure helps families and caregivers recognize red flags of financial abuse and take the next step to report and stop the abuse.
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Red Flags of Fraud.
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It’s scary the number of ways fraud can come at you. Online, over the phone, even at your doorstep – fraud can be anywhere. Stay out of fraud’s reach. Learn to spot these red flags.
Simple Student Budget
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Help track your expenses and plan your finances more effectively with this budget.
So, you say you want a credit card?
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This infographic explains the risks of using a credit card and how interest works.
The Record Keeper
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Do you remember where you’ve stored the deed to your house or where your life insurance documents are? Do your loved ones have contact numbers for your financial planner, accountant or lawyer in case something happens to you? The Record Keeper provides the perfect place for storing essential information in one handy location.
The Road to Auto Insurance
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Learn the basics of auto insurance.
Understanding Registration
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Type: Brochure/Fact sheet
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The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. Make sure you understand their qualifications and the products or services they are selling you.
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Understanding the Power of Attorney
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Has someone 'given you' power of attorney? You may be wondering what this means, what your responsibilities and obligations are, what you do not have the right to do, and how you can best fulfill this role.
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What are the rules for payday lenders?
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Do payday lenders need to be licensed? Do payday lenders have to post their rates? Should I give a payday lender access to my bank account? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Payday Loan infographic.
What does a payday loan cost?
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Find out how much a payday loan really costs in this Payday Loan infographic.
Who is Working With You and Your Money?
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Whether you're getting a mortgage, buying insurance, making a purchase at your door or investing for your future, the professionals you deal with may need to be licensed or registered with FCNB.
Becoming a Master of Spotting Fraud
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This one-pager lists common scenarios to help build skills in recognizing and avoiding frauds and scams (in Arabic).