Education Archives

The Best Class You Have Yet To Take: Studying Abroad

When it comes to travelling the world, there are few experiences compared to a student exchange.

A post-secondary Canadian female student on her laptop looking for ways and options to pay for school — college or university — in Canada.

4 Ways to Pay For School – Know All Your Options

If you’ve started – or you’re about to start – your post-secondary education, you may be in the middle of figuring out just what your costs are going to be, and how you’ll cover them.

A male college student smiling with his parents helping him move

Parenting

Young + Smart: Four Reasons Why Living Back Home Can Be a Seriously Smart Move

Crashing with your folks? For financially savvy millennials, multigenerational living can be a seriously smart savings move.

Savings

Budgeting For Your Post-Secondary Experience, At Home Or Away

As I became more familiar with campus life, and my new city and home away from home, I learned to make my money go further.

Cyber Tips

Free Wi-Fi? You might pay for it in other ways

Sure, free Wi-Fi is convenient, but it can expose you to significant security risks when used without taking some important steps.

A financial advisor pleasantly explaining financial plans to a newcomer couple in Canada. The article highlights the importance of seeking the assistance of a financial advisor for newcomers.

Banking/ Digital banking

How Financial Advisors Help Newcomers to Canada

Discover how financial advisors can help newcomers to Canada plan for financial success. Learn about the different types of advisors, their roles and key questions to ask before choosing one.

Education

Your first month in Canada as an international student

International students face unique challenges in their first month in Canada. Since there is very small window of time available between arrival in Canada and starting classes at their educational institutions, certain strategies are useful to ensure a smooth transition for international students.