What Are Some Good Books About Learning The Basics Of Personal Finance?( Canada)?

I’m looking for a book about personal finance. A book that explains in a simple vocabulary, how to:
- budget/manage your money
-TIps on do’s and don’t about money. Depending in what cycle you are ( ex, close to retirement, what not to do with your money)
- Information about Garanteed investments Certificates.
- Canada Bonds
-Basic information about Mutual Funds
- Information about life insurance (Is it good to let go of it when in mid 50′s?If not why? what are the dangers of not having one?)
-RESPs
and tips on to make the most of your money and make it last.
THE BOOK MUST BE IN FRENCH!!!!
** The book I’m looking for is for a recent widow who’s husband was the one taking care of the finances. I want to find a book for her so that she can know more of what is out there. What to watch out for and how to be more financialy independant and financialy wise.

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