Workshops

SFS Events

 
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

Register for workshops