Personal Finance

The end of the semester can be a chaotic transition for the holiday season. Here’s how you can destress from school and work and mentally and financially prepare for the holidays. 1. Finishing up exams and Assignments By this time of the semester, most students are feeling drained. A strong effort will help improve your […]

With summer in full swing and back-to-school preparations looming, your wallet is likely lighter from the brunt of recent events. It can be hard to budget when you have vacations to look forward to, but there are many tools to help you save money.  Here are some tips on how to save your money this […]

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there might be pressure on students, new grads and working professionals to provide the perfect gift and plan a day’s worth of fun dates on the 14th for their loved ones, including friends and family. Although many Valentine’s gifts can be expensive and intimidating for one’s wallet, we have […]

The winter is usually hard for most of us and now with quartine measures still in place, it can really put a lot of pressure on your mental health. This is why we’ve put together a quick list of exercises you can do at home to take care of your mental health.   Exercise a […]

Understanding your finances and knowing how to make your money work for you (instead of keeping you up all night) is crucial as you transition into the next stage of your life: the dreaded adulthood. *Cue scary music* via GIPHY Creating a budget and actually sticking to it, may seem like a daunting task, particularly […]

A penny saved is a penny earned. That might as well be the motto of the average college student. There’s no end in sight for rising tuition costs, and on top of that, you have to purchase new textbooks every semester. Every dollar spent seems to push the boundaries of your budget until it threatens […]

Reading Week is fast approaching and for those of us that can’t afford the all-inclusive trip to Mexico will be stuck in the cold, freezing our noses off in the crisp Canadian air. Bummer, I know. But the good news is that even if you’re not sipping Piña coladas on the beach or getting a […]

The Holidays can be a stressful time for students and recent graduates living on a small income. We’re constantly bombarded with messages telling us to spend money on gifts, decorations, dinners, etc. But is money really everything? To help you get through the holidays on a budget, we’re sharing our best tips that will ease […]

The fall brings more than just the changing colours of the leaves and back to school time for many. It also brings several new holidays and reading week to look forward to. When summer comes to an end, you need something else to look forward to! Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas or your Fall reading week […]

Another academic year is ahead of us and there’s one main thought on everyone’s mind: Money. University or College is a wonderful experience and a great asset. However, it’s no secret that each year tuition and fees keep growing. That’s why we devised five top tips to help you save as a student and take […]

Get the most out of your post-secondary experience for less It is no secret that university and college students in Canada pay a lot  of money for tuition. The average university tuition in 2017-2018 was $6,571, though costs vary depending on the program, school and education level.  Plus, tuition fees at Canadian universities and colleges […]

Graduated High School and heading off to university for the first time? Even if you’re a returning student, these reflections from a recent graduate will help you make the most of your time at school!