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For families living on low incomes, tax filing offers access to tax credits, grants, bonds and...
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Perhaps you’ve heard that money concerns are one of the top sources of stress for most people. In...
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The Government of Alberta announced its 2018 Budget yesterday. From our perspective, here are three...
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At this time of year there are a lot of ads out there about getting a Registered Retirement Savings...
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In the Spring of 2017, you joined Momentum to help us envision the future. Together we shared...
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Dear Potential Participant: Have you taken a payday loan in the last three years? If yes, We would...
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We’ve all heard that finances are a major source of stress for couples, in fact, there are many...
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Momentum’s Financial Literacy Training is now approved for continuing education (Category A)...
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There is no doubt that new rules have significantly changed the payday loan industry in Alberta....
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Do you want to learn more about financial topics like budgeting and saving, and be entered to win...
Publications
Press Releases
- Act to End Predatory Lending a Positive Step for Alberta Consumers - May 12, 2016
- Alberta budget responds to economic downturn with investments in job training, new strategy to spur local investment - April 14, 2016
- City Council Poised to Pass Payday Loan Reform - November 9, 2015
- Alberta Budget: Landmark Strategy to Reduce Child Poverty - October 27, 2015
- Payday Loan Reform & Innovation - September 22, 2015
- Budget’s consideration for Alberta’s low income earners offers a silver lining - March 27, 2015
- $81 Million in Federal Education Savings Funds Unclaimed - April 3, 2014
Policy Issues & Recommendations
- Social Procurement for Calgary - PDF
- High-Cost Alternative Financial Services: Policy Options - PDF
- High-Cost Alternative Financial Services: Summary Brief - PDF
- High-Cost Alternative Financial Services: The Customer Experience - PDF
- High-Cost Alternative Financial Services: Issues and Impact - PDF
- Community Economic Development - PDF
- Enabling Local Investing in Alberta: The Role of Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIFs) - PDF
- Community Economic Development Opportunities in Alberta - PDF
- Supporting Albertans to Save: An asset-building approach to poverty reduction - PDF
- Improving Education Outcomes through Children's Education Savings - PDF
- Improving Access to Skills Training for Vulnerable Albertans - PDF
- Building a Diverse and Inclusive Local Economy - PDF
- Education Savings: The Value of Provincial Government Investment - PDF
- Opportunitites for Provincial Action on Payday Lending - PDF
- 2014 Public Policy Year in Review - PDF
- Opportunities for Municipal Action on Payday Lending - PDF
- The Real Cost of Payday Lending - PDF
- Community Economic Development and the City of Calgary - PDF
- Green Collar Jobs Executive Summary - PDF
- Green Collar Jobs Report - PDF
Research & Results
- Building Financial Resilience for People with Mental Health and/or Addictions Challenges
- Micro Loans: Small Investment, Big Return - PDF
- Building Capacity and Empowering Others: An Evaluation of the Train the Trainer Program - PDF
- Looking Inward: Thrive Reflects on its Impact - PDF
- Succession Planning at Momentum: A Case Study by MNP - PDF
- Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs - PDF
- Investing in Youth Pays Off: An Evaluation of the Youth Fair Gains program - PDF
- Business Training: A Great Return on Investment - PDF
- Asset Building: An Effective Poverty-Reduction Strategy - PDF
- ABLE Post-Conference Package - PDF (includes link to video)
- Sustainable Purchasing at Momentum - PDF
- Sustainable Livelihoods: An Asset-Building Approach - PDF
- Momentum Partners in Home Ownership - PDF
- Women's Venture Program Social Return on Investment - PDF
- Women's Venture Program Outcomes Research - PDF
- Financial Management of CED Organizations
- Financial Literacy and Banking: Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) - PDF
- Matched-Savings Programs Build Financial Stability - PDF
- Building Assets Prevents Homelessness - PDF
- Provincial Budgetary Implications of the Trades Training Program - PDF
Annual Reports & Audited Financial Statements
Review Momentum's recent annual reports and audited financial statements online.
Publications
- Celebrating 20 years of Business Development - Download the PDF
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