My Money: Vol. 3, No. 4, September-October 2008

My Money, produced for Desjardins caisse members and clients, is divided into 3 sections described as follows:

• My Caisse gives the latest caisse news.
• My Finances offers tips on personal finance with all of the Desjardins expertise.
• Our Community discusses topics of everyday life such as the environment, society, commitment, culture, etc.

My Money is published 5 times a year. With each issue of the magazine, Desjardins.com will feature, among others, the My Finances section contents.

Excerpts from No. 4, My Finances section

Entre nous
Message from the President of Desjardins Group (PDF, 106 KB).
Cooperation Week: Desjardins continues to seek the opinions and participation of youth.

My caisse
Make Way for Youth (PDF, 185 KB).
There are many people — both young and not so young — who have had an account with Desjardins since elementary school. But times are changing and so is each generation. What does Desjardins have to offer to youth today?

On the Front Line
Integrated financial planning: One couple's story (PDF, 157 KB)
There comes a time when a couple will need to prepare a common financial plan. Take the Duvals, for example. In planning for their retirement, they found out that they are wealthier than they ever imagined!

A Conversation With…
Dr Gilles Julien – Making Children Smile Again (PDF, 192 KB).
Right after high school, Gilles Julien decided he wanted to become a pediatrician. His determination has given rise to social pediatrics, a remarkable approach that helps families to help themselves, and best of all, puts a smile back on kids' faces!

Economic Trends
When prices change, so do customer habits! (PDF, 189 KB)
It's a fact. Consumers are looking to get the most out of every dollar they spend. It's no surprise then that they usually make their choices based on price.

Investing
Quebecers and retirement: From dreams to reality (PDF, 216 KB)
Close to 70% of respondents said they were interested in planning for their retirement. Most respondents agreed that one has to start saving at a young age.

News
Alban D'Amours (PDF, 172 KB)

Your taxes
Family tax policies: Targeted measures (PDF, 121 KB)
Parents of minor children and even expecting moms and dads can benefit from a number of special tax credits.