Research guides: Financial Literacy Workshop for the U of T Family Housing Office: Selected resources

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Here's a grab-bag of resources and tools to explore on your own.

GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca
Developed by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and provides clear, plain-language advice and tools. Particularly notable is the guidance it provides in the 'Life Events' section and the wide range of calculators and worksheets. Highly recommended.
Practical Money Skills Canada
Sponsored by VISA Canada, this website offers "free financial literacy program to help Canadians understand the fundamentals of money management." Highlights include resources tied to life events like renting an apartment, paying student loans or buying a car and some unique calculators, including one that helps assess the feasibility of freelancing vs full-time employment.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: Canadian Financial Literacy Database
An online repository of learning and educational resources developed by and for Canadians on a broad range of financial literacy topics. Subjects range from banking to credit to fraud to insurance. An excellent starting point for finding resources or information specific to your needs and context.
Prosper Canada: Resources
Links to various resources produced by this national charity dedicated to "financial empowerment". Two unique tools developed by Prosper Canada include a money management resource specifically for newcomers to Canada and a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Calculator.
MoneySense.ca
Canada's only magazine dedicated to personal finance and investing. Topics include saving & investing, your home, family planning, spending, retirement, etc. Includes annual rankings of credit cards, online brokerages, and robo-advisors and tools such as a TFSA calculator.
CPA Canada: Financial Literacy Resources
CPA Canada, the professional certification body for Canadian accountants, has produced a number of helpful financial literacy resources. These include a some useful worksheets for financial planning and money management and a blog that shares tips and advice about personal finance.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: Credit Card Payment Calculator Tool
If you can't pay off your credit card balance on time, use this FCAC tool to compare three different options for paying it off.
Royal Bank of Canada: Student Budget Calculator
An online tool to help you plan and budget for school-related expenses.
MapleMoney.com:Ways to Save Money on Just About Everything
At least some of these tips for reducing your expenses should resonate with you.
FinancialPlanningforCanadians.ca: Keeping Your Money Safe From Yourself: How to Curb Your Impulse Spending
This blog post is published by the accreditation body for Canadian financial planners. It provides practical advice on controlling your spending and identifies common triggers for impulse buying and strategies for keeping your money safe.

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