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Life after high school 

Saving money to continue your education
Career paths (Interactive)
What financial aid is available? (Link to another website)
What are grants bursaries and scholarships? (Link to another website)
Apply for scholarships in Canada (Link to another website)
More opportunities to apply for grants, bursaries, awards and scholarships (Link to another website)
Money essentials: A survival kit for students 
A financial guide for post-secondary students (Link to another website)
Budgeting and tips on personal financial management (Link to another website)
Getting an education

Saving money to move out on my own
How much do I need to buy a home?
Saving for a home in your early years (Video)
The condo market and price appreciation (Video)
Rising interest rates and their affect on mortgages (Video)
How to save money on home insurance (Video)

Moving into a condo, an apartment or a house
Can I afford to move out on my own?
How can I spend less when I leave home?
Rent or buy: which is better for me?
Is buying a student condo for my child a good investment?
How do I rent my first apartment or home? Part 1
How do I rent my first apartment or home? Part 2
What are my rights as a tenant?
Stay at home, rent or buy? Kit’s story (Case Study)

Getting a new job
Job search tools (Link to another website)
Getting a new job

Saving money to buy stuff I want and for an emergency
What are my goals? A checklist
How much should I save each month?
Easy ways to save money
How can I make it easier to save money?
Saving for money for an emergency (Video)
Saving and Budgeting (Interactive)
Budgeting tips
How do I make a budget?
Budget questions for people who work part of the year

Can I afford a car?
Buying a car
Balancing saving, spending and paying debt (Case Study)
Myths associated with car insurance (Video)
How to save money on car insurance (Video)

Making my money work for me
Why do I need a financial plan?
How will my financial goals change over my lifetime?
Building long-term wealth (Video)
Financial tips for 20 somethings (Video)
Financial planning in your early years (Video)
Investing in your early career years (Video)
How to become a savvy investor (Video)
How to profit from credit
RRSPs in your early career years

Tips to help with my banking
How do I get lower fees for savings and chequing accounts?
Where can I put smaller amounts of money for a short time?
Six safety tips for banking and investing online
Top seven things you should know about a Tax-Free Savings Account
Exploring cheques (Interactive)
Time is money (Interactive)

Watching my spending
Am I spending too much money?
12 ways to cut spending
Spending Habits (Interactive)
Penny Saver: A budgeting tool (Interactive)
Track your spending (Video)

Staying out of debt and keeping my credit in good shape
Credit and credit scores (Interactive)
Get it on credit (Video)
Why should I try to avoid debt or pay it off quickly?
What does it really cost to borrow?
Six questions every smart borrower asks
How to avoid financial traps (Video)

I have debt - now what?
Why is debt such a dirty word? (Video)
How can I reduce the interest I pay on my credit card?
How long to pay off credit cards or other loans (Calculator)
Managing debt (Video)
How can I get out of debt?
Pay down debt or contribute to an RRSP?
How a credit counsellor can help you get out of serious debt (Video)

How to protect my money from people who want to take it from me
What are some recent scams?
How vulnerable are you to fraud?(Quiz)
Keeping your credit card safe (Case study)

Are you ready to fly the coop, financially? Whether it’s more school, your own place, a car, a job — there will be lots of reasons to save, spend and manage your money wisely.

The resources here will help you save for the things you want, and prepare to take on new financial responsibilities once you’ve graduated from high school.

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