Financial Literacy

Everyday, CIBC employees help Canadians make sense of their finances by strengthening the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make responsible and sound financial decisions. While much of our expertise is shared in the office, CIBC employees take their knowledge on the road volunteering time to support financial capability for those in need in our communities, with a special focus on educating Canada’s kids and young adults to build a better future.

CIBC SmartStart Program helps kids learn the basics about money management and also provides them with free banking and important financial advice. The SmartStart Parents Kit includes a comprehensive series of age-related workbooks that parents can use to teach kids about financial basics, money management, investing and saving for the future.
In partnership with the Canadian Bankers Association and Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, CIBC employees delivered YourMoney seminars in classrooms across Canada over the 2011–2012 school year, helping more than 8,500 high school students understand finances, credit and basic budgeting tools.
Branches across the country shared CIBC Money Smarts for Students with 30 CIBC Youthvision scholarship winners.
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CIBC Home Borrowing Seminars help educate home buyers on the various financing options available to them and key partners in the home buying process.
We offer several online financial tools to Canadians such as our Rent vs Own tool, which allows clients to calculate the relative costs and benefits of renting a home versus buying one. Learn more »
CIBC regularly shares consumer poll findings through the media, highlighting financial issues that matter to Canadians and offering advice on how Canadians can reach their long-term financial goals. The polls offer an opportunity to educate Canadians about today’s complex and uncertain markets, including debt management and the future of retirement in Canada as well as emphasizing the importance of having a will, estate plan, financial power of attorney and the effectiveness of trusts.
Jamie Golombek, CIBC’s Managing Director, Tax and Estate Planning, is frequently quoted in the Canadian media and regularly appears on The Marilyn Denis Show, providing easy-to-understand advice on financial topics such as saving for your children’s education, getting your budget in order, and how to choose the best financing option for your new home. Mr. Golombek also prepares a number of helpful and widely available reports throughout the year with advice on how to take advantage of available tax credits and deductions, better manage finances and plan for retirement and estate transition.
Learn more about Jamie Golombek’s reports »