Workshops
Ditch the discomfort of talking about your finances! Join United Way and Student Financial Support for upcoming free financial literacy workshops. Each 90-minute virtual workshop, led by finance professionals, will help equip you with the knowledge you need to achieve personal financial stability.
Loans You Don't Want
Jan. 21, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | virtual
- the real cost of "bad loans" and credit card cash advances
- the risks of payday loans and pawnshop loans
Debt Smarts
Jan. 28, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | virtual
- tips to manage your debt
- when it makes sense to get a consolidation loan
- the difference between consumer proposal and bankruptcy
Credit Cards & Prepaid Cards
Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | virtual
- advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and prepaid cards
- important things to look for in a prepaid card agreement
- how to figure out the real cost of using credit and prepaid cards
RRSPs and TFSAs
Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | virtual
- the benefits of using RRSPs and TFSAs
- how to decide whether to invest in an RRSP, a TFSA or both
- the different kinds of RRSP and TFSA products available