No family should have to choose between groceries and tuition. But for many Canadians, that’s the financial reality of sending a child to school. The stress hits early—from parents unsure where to turn to students overwhelmed with deadlines, red tape, and fine print. But when you understand the financial aid landscape, from student loans to … Read more
“I just moved to Canada for school and didn’t know where to start — everyone kept asking me to open a bank account, but no one told me what to look for.” That’s a common story. Every year, thousands of new students from different parts of the world arrive in Canada — full of ambition … Read more
Economists, employers, and everyday families have long debated the value of a college degree. Is the price of college worth the long-term financial gain? In this time of mounting tuition and student loan debt, it’s a question worth considering. However, despite those costs, studies and real-world trends have continued to demonstrate that college graduates often earn significantly more … Read more
“We planned for tuition. Not for everything else.” That’s what Ravi, a father of two high schoolers in Surrey, B.C., told us during a financial planning call. Like many parents, he thought saving for university just meant stashing away for tuition. But as his daughter entered her first year at a top Canadian university, he … Read more