Workshops
Ditch the discomfort of talking about your finances! Join Student Financial Support and community partners for a financial literacy workshop. Each workshop, led by finance professionals, will help equip you with the knowledge you need to achieve personal financial stability.
All workshops are online and free to attend. Join for as little or as long as you’d like.
CPA Financial Literacy - Managing Debt, Making Credit Work for You
Oct. 16, 3-4 p.m.
- How credit works
- How debt accumulates
- Opportunity cost
- Good debt vs bad debt
- What you need to know about credit ratings
- How to take control of your finances before they take control of you
ABC Life Literacy Canada - Spending Plans
Oct. 22, 3-5 p.m.
- Understand your money situation
- Keep track of your income and expenses
- Calculate your spending over time
- Determine your needs and wants
- Make a spending plan that works for you
ABC Life Literacy Canada - Ways to Save
Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m.
- Explore different ways to save for the future
- Learn about interest and how it grows
- Learn about ways to save for your child's education using a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- Learn how to save using a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
ABC Life Literacy Canada - Smart Shopping
Nov. 6, 3-5 p.m.
- Reasons why we shop
- Ways to think about shopping habits
- How comparison shopping helps you save money
- Ways to make smart buying decisions