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In this post, "Personal Finance Digest: Finance News on September 2020", we cover news headlines and topics including:

• Economy and Financial Optimism
• Personal Finance and Money Tips,
• Investing, and
• Stock Market Crashes.

1.) Economic Outlook: COVID-19 stalls trend of growing financial optimism in Canada
     Low-income households least optimistic about coming year |
     In this news release, we explore how Canadians react to personal finances and economy amidst the pandemic situation. Despite seeing the employment market potential with around 250 jobs added across Canada in August, Canadians are still less optimistic.
     Read this news article on Angus Reid.

2.) Half (45%) of Canadians Feel Less Financially Secure Due to COVID-19
     Younger Canadians More Likely to Be Affected; 3 in 10 (29%) Under 35s | Have Had to Dip into Savings to Weather Pandemic...
     Read this article post on Ipsos.

3.) We asked four money experts what’s in their wallets: credit and debit cards, and not much cash was the answer
     Read this article on The Star:

4. ) 4 Money Tips for Students
     As students start yet another approach to learning and attending classes this September, there are many ways people can prepare in tackling and managing their personal financial circumstances and activities.
     This Morningstar article: "4 Money Tips for Students" gives us some insights on what students could do, namely: Tip 1: Look for Silver Linings in Change; Tip 2: Don’t Be Shy About Asking for Help; Tip 3: Human Capital for Students; Tip 4: Sweat the Small Stuff – A Little. Read more on Morningstar.

5.) Should Young People Invest in Stocks?​ ​In Indexes, yes. In individual stocks, no, says Christine Benz... Explore this article on Morningstar.

6.) Pandemic's Impact on the Market and Economy Has Rattled Retirement Confidence
     Joint poll by Kiplinger and Alliance for Lifetime Income reveals decreased confidence, especially among women, pre-retirees, and those with lower household net worth... Read this on PRNewsWire.

7.) Stock Market Crashes
     First, there was Great Depression. Then came the Great Recession.
Are we prepared for yet another stock market crash? What exactly happens when this market crash scenario takes place?
     This WealthSimple article allows us to explore the following topics:
What is a stock market crash?
Why does the stock market crash?
Past stock market crashes
When will the stock market crash?
What to do when the stock market crashes

Explore this article on WealthSimple.