The Manitoba Securities Commission has developed an interactive campaign and contest that provides information and tips to help consumers plan financially for their future.
The campaign revolves around YourFutureSelf.ca, a mock email inbox with a whole lot of messages from Your Future Self. “We want people to use YourFutureSelf.ca to take ownership of their finances, make informed decisions, and do it in a fun, interactive way,” says Don Murray, chairman of the MSC.
Ainsley Cunningham, manager, education and communications with MSC, says the website isn’t designed to give hard and fast financial rules, or to be punitive in any way for consumer pending habits.
“YourFutureSelf.ca is designed to encourage quick lessons, provide helpful links to resources and information, and provide clarity around certain financial topics. We’ve even included a contest to motivate folks to answer some basic financial questions.”
The MSC is hoping to get people’s attention, get them to start thinking about what their future self would say to the decisions they make today, and recognize the importance of looking at their finances.
To see the campaign in action a, check out YourFutureSelf.ca