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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Money Tips Based on your Horoscope

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Emergency Funds

You’ve probably heard of the importance of having an emergency fund. ‘Have an emergency fund’, they said. ‘It’ll be fun’, they said. Well maybe nobody has said that, but that doesn’t take away from the importance of having one, even as a student. Why do I need an emergency fund as a student? Having... More

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Random Facts About Squirrels that Explain Investment Tips

There are 22 types of squirrels in Canada In fact, there are about 285 species of squirrels around the world. This makes squirrels one of the most diverse mammals found in the modern era. And when you're investing, you want to be a squirrel collector: you want to have diversity. Suppose you have a... More

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Drive to Survive Your Money

The screech of the tires. The scream of the engine. The roar of the crowd. F1 has seen a massive increase in popularity in the past couple years, especially with the introduction of the Netlfix series Drive to Survive. In fact, in the US, the audience has nearly doubled since the show premiered. But... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Introduction to Credit Cards

How it works A credit card is like borrowing money now and paying it back later when you get your bill. There are two major credit card companies in Canada: Visa and Mastercard. Your credit card comes with a limit (for students it’s usually $500-$1000) and this is the maximum amount that you can... More

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Money Lessons from Schitt’s Creek

Credit cards aren't like free money Credit cards can be a useful financial tool, but they can also pile up debt quickly. And since most cards have a 20% interest rate, they can take a long time to pay off. Think of credit cards like a really small loan; you haven't paid for an... More

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Financial Literacy Month 2022

Financial Literacy Month 2022 November is Financial Literacy Month, and we have some exciting content coming up to help you better understand your money! Throughout November we’ll be sharing posts, tweets, and hosting a virtual event, all designed to increase your knowledge in the world of personal finance. Here are a few things that... More

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Now Accepting Applications for the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship

About this award The Government of Ontario has established the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship to support students attending Ontario’s publicly assisted colleges and universities. The scholarships are awarded to students through their college or university based on merit and financial need beginning in September 2022.   Carleton... More

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Now Accepting Applications for the Gordon Robertson National Inuit Scholarship for 2022-2023

About this award Gordon Robertson, the former Chancellor and Chancellor Emeritus of Carleton University, established this scholarship to encourage and promote higher rates of post-secondary completion for Inuit students. This scholarship is awarded annually to one or two full-time Inuit students either entering or continuing a program of study at... More

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Now Accepting Applications for the Richard Van Loon Scholarship 2022-2023

We are now accepting applications for the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship. About this award The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year, is awarded annually to an outstanding international student from an African country. The award was endowed in 2005 by friends, family and colleagues in honour... More

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Bursary Information for 2022-2023

A bursary is a monetary award that is granted based on financial needs. This is different from a scholarship, which is granted based on merit. A bursary is meant to supplement your income in addition to other sources like OSAP, government student financial assistance, or a loan from a financial institution. Unlike a loan,... More

Monday, August 22, 2022

What is an affidavit?

An affidavit is a sworn written statement. You are swearing that the contents written in the affidavit are true. That document is then signed by a lawyer, a commissioner of oaths, or a notary public. An affidavit is generally required by OSAP if you need to provide supporting documentation but are unable to provide... More

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