Financial empowerment and well-being zone

We’re serious about the financial well-being of our members and clients. That’s why we’ve created tools to help you make informed decisions and take control of your financial situation.

In 2018, we surveyed nearly 3,000 Canadians about their financial wellness. That survey revealed just how interconnected mental, physical and financial wellness are.

In 2018, our partner Desjardins Insurance surveyed 3,000 Canadians about their financial health and wellness. That survey revealed just how interconnected mental, physical and wellness are.

50% of respondents said their financial situation is a source of stress.

The better you feel about your financial situation, the better your mental health is likely to be. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true.

Take control of your financial situation. It could have a positive effect on your mental health!

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Overall, how would you rate your financial situation?

Great job!

  • More than 73% of respondents who described their financial situation as good to excellent also rated their mental health as good to excellent.

  • Nearly 83% of respondents who described their physical health as good to excellent also rated their ability to manage their financial stress as good to excellent.

Keep up the great work! See our articles and tools for help.

Assess your lifestyle habits

What you can do

Do you experience financial stress?

Examples:

  • Family conflicts because of financial pressures
  • Hidden expenses from family and friends
  • Disturbed sleep- you stay awake out of worry, or wake up suddenly in the middle of the night
  • Trouble focusing on work
  • Inability to perform tasks
  • Compulsive shopping when under stress

You’re not alone.

  • Nearly 61% of respondents who described their financial situation as fair to poor also rated their mental health as fair to poor.

  • Nearly 43% of respondents who described their physical health as fair to poor also rated their ability to manage their financial stress as fair to poor.

Get yourself on the path to better financial health.

Assess your lifestyle habits

There is always room for improvement.

  • More than 73% of respondents who described their financial situation as good to excellent also rated their mental health as good to excellent.

  • Nearly 83% of respondents who described their physical health as good to excellent also rated their ability to manage their financial stress as good to excellent.

Keep up the good work! See our articles and tools for help.

Assess your lifestyle habits

There is always room for improvement.

  • More than 73% of respondents who described their financial situation as good to excellent also rated their mental health as good to excellent.

  • Nearly 83% of respondents who described their physical health as good to excellent also rated their ability to manage their financial stress as good to excellent.

Keep up the good work! See our articles and tools for help.

Assess your lifestyle habits

Financial empowerment

Take the quiz and take control!

Wellness

Helpful tips and practical solutions

Assess your health risks

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Find out if your lifestyle habits pose a risk to your well-being

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Partners

Desjardins is proud to partner with healthcare organizations that share our values. We work together to offer tools that will help you adopt healthy habits.

Coeur + AVC

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has been dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke for over 60 years. It created the Breakthrough Fund to raise money for research while focusing on research, education and prevention.

Société canadienne du cancer

The Canadian Cancer Society’s mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with this disease. It’s designed an interactive tool called It’s My Life! to help people make lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of cancer.

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