Money Tips to Start the Semester Off Right: Tips from FCAC for New and Returning Students
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/22/13 -- For many students, the university or college years will involve learning about more than just their program of study. Post-secondary education often includes the experiences of budgeting for new expenses, like groceries and tuition, as well as using credit cards responsibly and avoiding debt.
The (FCAC) has tips and resources for both new and returning students to help with these decisions, and avoid costly mistakes.
"The financial decisions students make now are important, and have a long-term impact," says Lucie Tedesco, Acting Commissioner of FCAC. "The post-secondary years are a good opportunity for students to build good financial habits and get their finances on solid footing for the future."
FCAC's website offers life events specifically tailored to post-secondary students. is a comprehensive guide to financing post-secondary education. It goes over the costs that are involved, and suggests funding options as well as . It also includes a that does the math for you, to help compare potential expenses and income.
has information that students can use when they move into their own place for the first time, on topics such as rental agreements and the costs of moving. It includes tips on identifying housing fraud to help students protect themselves from rental and real estate scams, and worksheets to track moving-related expenses and compare housing options.
has information on budgeting, income and expenses, banking, saving, credit and debt management, as well as fraud protection. There are 11 modules in the Toolkit, including videos, interactive worksheets, calculators, quizzes, questionnaires and case studies. Many worksheets can be downloaded and saved for future use. Each module also includes an Action Plan so students can track their progress and identify next steps to take.
Tips to save money at school:
About FCAC
With and , the (FCAC) provides objective information about financial products and services to help Canadians increase their financial knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances. FCAC informs consumers about their when dealing with banks and federally regulated trust, loan and insurance companies. FCAC also makes sure that federally regulated financial institutions, payment card network operators and external complaints bodies comply with intended to protect consumers.
You can reach us through FCAC's Consumer Services Centre by calling toll-free 1-866-461-3222 (TTY: 613-947-7771 or 1-866-914-6097) or by visiting our website: .
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Datum: 22.08.2013 - 06:00 Uhr
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