Let’s Talk Money: Ways to Save

Discounts, Perks, and Tips to Help You Save Money

Through online sources there are many options for you to save money on the items on your list to purchase. Here are a few examples of money-saving options that may help.

Helpful Hints

Fastweb offers 31 Money Saving Tricks for Students, including:

  • Focusing on on-campus events and fitness options
  • Borrowing texts from the library—or buying used texts and reselling them later
  • Becoming a residence advisor to save on room and board

Discount Apps

WealthAwesome, a personal finance blog for Canadians, highlights the best coupon apps in Canada for saving money on purchases such as:

  • Online shopping
  • Groceries
  • Household goods

Student Discounts

The University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) offers a list of student discounts and perks to help you reduce your living costs such as savings with:

  • Toronto public transit
  • Entertainment venues
  • Food retailers

Learn more about managing your money. Check out these topics.

BUDGETING


Manage your money to better understand where you stand, and minimize your money-related stress.

CREDIT


Credit is money that you borrow, with the understanding that you will pay it back. It can help cover some of your costs, as well as accrue points to help you further.

AWARDS


Think: scholarships, loans, government grants, and UTAPS. Money which can be worth applying for.

EXPENSES


Understanding your expenses will help you gain a bigger picture of your budget, and how to help with your financial stability.

WORK


Have you heard of the Work Study Program? Or Experiential Learning? You’ll find opportunities through here.

DEBT MANAGEMENT


Manage your debt can set you up for future success. Find resources about debt, and things to consider.

WAYS TO SAVE


Student discounts! Savings on TTC, entertainment, and more. Check out all of these awesome ways to save.

TAXES


Taxes do not need to be scary. Need help with understanding or filing your taxes? This is where you need to be.

OTHER RESOURCES


Find workshops, videos, and extra resources curated just for you.