Managing Money & Understanding Credit for High School Students
Length: 1 hour
This course is geared towards high school students and explores not just the advantages of good money management, but the consequences of bad money management. Students learn the basics of developing spending plans and setting SMART financial goals. They explore options for saving money, such as GICs, RRSPs and TFSAs. They are also introduced to different methods of borrowing money, including credit cards and loans, while examining the factors that contribute to the true cost of borrowing.
Free Online Course
On-Demand
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- You will receive a welcome email with your username and a link to the site where you will set up your password.
- Once in the Money Mentors portal, you can access educational modules by clicking ‘myTrailhead’ in the left navigation.
- Click ‘Start Free Course’ below.
- Complete this course and earn a badge.
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