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Learning about money early on in life can help you know how to make the right decisions about spending and saving for the future and to practice good financial habits that will last a lifetime.

Click on the headings below to jump to a topic:

• General Financial Literacy Information
• Budgeting
• Student Loans and Saving for Post-Secondary Education
• Credit Cards, Cellphones and Cars
• Saving for Retirement 

General Financial Literacy Information

Get Smarter about Money: Everything you ever wanted to know. Improve your financial knowledge with resources from the Ontario Securities Commission.

Managing your Money: Budgeting, banking, money transfers, insurance and planning your finances at different life stages.

Tips for Young Investors: Learn about different kinds of investments and how they work.

Budgeting

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) Budget Planner: The Budget Planner helps you create a customized budget in 3 simple steps.

Budgeting: Transitioning from student life to working world.

Student Loans and Saving for Post-Secondary Education

Student Loans - Government of Saskatchewan: Learn all about the program, apply for a loan, and repay your loan.

How RESPs Work: The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a dedicated savings plan designed to help you save for a child’s education after high school. Learn more about how RESPs work, the types of RESPs, and the fees involved.

Credit Cards, Cellphones and Cars

Credit Card Tips: Credit score, interest rates, annual payments - read this guide before you sign up for a credit card.

Your Credit Card: Helpful video by The Office de la protection du consommateur. 

Your Cellphone Contract: Helpful video by The Office de la protection du consommateur.

Your First Car: Helpful video by The Office de la protection du consommateur.

Saving for Retirement 

CAPSA Defined Contribution Pension Plan Retirement Guide: A guide to help understand and use your defined contribution pension plan.