Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 7, 2014
Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. We have graduates with degrees working at Starbucks, barely making enough to pay back their loans. It’s not impossible to graduate without student loans, even if you don’t have any parental help.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
A New Graduate Just finished school and looking for a job? Preparing for the Future Graduation is often a time when other life milestones start taking shape as well. At 22 years old, Summer was managing her own household, working full-time and attending school with dreams of becoming a doctor. Watch her story here.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2017
For example, the University of Toronto offers career development services [link] to current students and recent graduates. Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. Many high school graduates are expected to move on to college studies. ” So high school graduates, prepare yourself!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 21, 2014
It all started in high school, when I graduated five months earlier than my peers so I could work full time and save up money before starting college. I worked full-time throughout college and took a few internships. One way that I’ve benefited immensely from this is in my career.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Now that I’m out of school and many of my peers are drowning in debt, I’m so glad that I worked my butt off to pay for school in other ways than relying on loans. During my college career, I ensured I took a minimum of three courses at all times in order to maintain my status as a full time student.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. When I graduated high school I went straight into the workforce as an accounting assistant, and did business school on nights and weekends. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.
Savings Corner
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Issuers are prohibited from providing cards to people under 21 unless they have proof of independent income or a co-signer — someone who agrees to be responsible for the debt if the primary cardholder doesn’t pay the bill. If you can’t pay your full balance, pay more than the minimum. Use only a portion of your available credit.
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