Why is the topic of money included on a page about wellness? Financial stress can profoundly impact your mental health and relationships. That's why it’s important to learn about budgeting and debt management to build a strong financial foundation for yourself.
In Alberta, Money Mentors is an excellent free resource that is not affiliated with any one specific bank. They offer a variety of tools and courses designed specifically for high school students. Taking the time to explore these resources now can have a lasting positive impact on your financial wellness. Understanding the basics early can help you avoid falling into unmanageable debt, which can take years to recover from.
Managing Money and Understanding Credit for High School Students
Banking on Your Future for Grades 10-12 (understanding financial institutions)
Money Mentors also has many more free courses available on topics such as retirement, layoffs, starting a family, and more, so there are courses available to everyone for all phases of life.
If you are 18 or older and are an individual household or member of a family with a low income, Carya also offers a great number of resources and programs for your financial wellness.
Finally, if you are considering going to post-secondary, you will also benefit from viewing the Summit Trails Scholarship Guide as it contains information on scholarships, bursaries, and student loans for post-secondary.