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 how 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 to 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 budget planner

This budget planner can help you create a customized budget in 3 simple steps.

Budgeting

Transitioning from student life to the working world.

 

Student loans and saving for post-secondary education

Student loans - Government of Saskatchewan

Learn all about the Saskatchewan student loan program, and how to apply for 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 score, interest rates and annual payments - read this guide before you sign up for a credit card.

• Credit card tips

 

Helpful videos by the Office de la protection du consommateur: 

• Your credit card
• Your cellphone contract
• Your first car

 

Saving for retirement 

CAPSA defined contribution pension plan retirement guide

A guide to help understand and use your defined contribution pension plan.