Travelling on a Budget

Travelling can be one of the most expensive hobbies, but it's also one of the most fulfilling. This means that a lot of students are probably missing out on some great adventures they could be going on instead of cramming for school all day. Which is ironic, considering that travelling is a great way...

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Broke Student's Guide to TFSAs

The most frequent budgeting advice that any student receives from their parents, teachers, and counselors is to save, save, save! Most people begin their savings journey with a simple savings account with their bank. If you have a savings account set up already, it might be time to take the next...

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Living Within Your Means: How to Stop Overspending

Temptation is a hard one to dodge when you have to walk by the five hundred restaurants in university center every day before and after classes. Especially for me when it comes in the form of sweet, sweet chocolate. It's easy to indulge when you've got a $20 in your pocket (courtesy of OSAP),...

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Budgeting App Review: EveryDollar

With the new school year beginning in a matter of weeks, many students will be returning to their dorm rooms to prepare for classes. The shift to living alone without the support of parents can be stressful, especially with all the new school and rent related expenses piled on. Planning a budget before...

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Right after rent, groceries take up the largest portion of my budget. For a lot of students living on their own, grocery shopping is almost a battle, it can be especially tough for the students who have to decide between bread or milk because they can't afford both. That's why I've written...

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Honey is a Powerful Browser Extension That Makes It Easy to Save Money Online

I personally love online shopping. From clothes, electronics, and sometimes even imported food products, I can find most of the products I want online much cheaper than I could ever get them from a store. I like to use sites like Groupon, RetailMeNot, and sometimes even Red Flag Deals to search for...

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How to Save Money When Buying Textbooks

The awful part about going back to school after the winter break is having to purchase expensive textbooks after spending all your money on the two dozen Christmas gifts you bought for yourself from Amazon. Buying your textbooks from the right places to save money is important, so you can continue to follow along with your studies and not break your wallet...

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