Personal finance
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Understanding Post-CERB Tax Obligations & Payment Deferrals in Canada
by Kevin Sun When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Canada into lockdown, many Canadians relied on CERB and payment deferrals to make ends meet. As these support programs reach their end,
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10 Proven Budgeting Tips for Financial Success
Curated by the Education Team Sharing our best budgeting tips is a great way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Financial Lite
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13 Proven Strategies to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Canada
by Julie Jaggernath Did you know that groceries, on average, cost Canadian households $250 – $300 per person each month? For a family of 4, that comes to a whopping $1,000 ̵
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Protect Your Finances: 5 Steps to Avoid Scams & Fraud
by Kevin Sun You’ve worked hard for your money, so the last thing you want to see is that money going into the pockets of scammers and identity thieves. According to the Canadian Anti-
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Budgeting Apps: Benefits & Drawbacks - A Comprehensive Guide
by Kevin Sun Whether you’ve mastered the art of tracking your spending or have yet to take your first steps towards building a budget, you’ve probably heard of at least one budgeting a
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Landlord Approval: Tips to Ace Your Rental Application
by Julie Jaggernath Are you trying to convince a landlord to rent to you? Looking like the ideal renter and great tenant to make your application stand out takes a bit of planning. But to score the pl
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Future-Proofing Kids: Higher Education & Alternative Financing Updates
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: Can Employers Be an Alterna
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Higher Ed & Alternative Finance News: Weekly Roundup - Meratas Memo
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: How to Make Hybrid Le
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College Cost Planning: A Comprehensive Budgeting Guide
Every high school student knows full well: College is expensive. And paying for it has become one of the biggest economic problems in America today. At the average private college, the sticker
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Fall Semester Outlook: AI's Impact on Higher Education & Student Finance
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: AI is Changing This School
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SchooLinks Secures $7M Funding Round: Higher Education & FinTech News
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: How to Measure Education It’
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SchooLinks Secures $7M Funding Round: Higher Education & Alternative Finance News
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: How to Measure Education It’
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Pandemic's First College: Higher Education & Alternative Financing Updates
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: Picking Your Virtual Classroom By
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Understanding ISA Payment Windows: A Comprehensive Guide
Income-share agreements have emerged as a financing option for colleges and education programs. They’ve proven to be a more student-friendly form of financing. An Income Share Agree
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Product Management Career Paths: Partner Spotlight with Product Gym
Welcome to the monthly Meratas Partner Spotlight! Each month, we’ll feature one of our amazing partner programs that are helping members jump-start their careers. What is a Product Manag
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Up-Skilling Investment Trends: 2U & Guild Education Partnership
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: 2U and Guild Educatio
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Become Indispensable: 10 Strategies for Career Success
There are many benefits to being extremely valuable at work. Being irreplaceable at your job means that your supervisors count on you so much that without you, the productivity of your departme
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Online Trade Education Receives $18M Investment: Meratas Memo Weekly Roundup
Welcome to the Meratas Memo’s Weekly Roundup! This is your weekly fix of higher education and alternative financing news. Here are this week’s stories: The Case for Audio Bo
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Ace Your Job Search: Strategies for Success in January & February
The beginning of a new calendar year normally marks the beginning of the job search rush. January and February are two of the best months to look for long-term, full-time jobs since these are t
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Student Loans Without a Cosigner: Your Options & How to Apply
In many situations, students have to pay for school on their own and the reality is that there’s a good chance you’ll need a student loan to help cover the cost of your education. Even if you h
Personal finance
- COVID-19 Stimulus Checks: Eligibility & Amount - 2024 Update
- Comprehensive Home Insurance Guide: Protecting Your Investment
- Understanding ISA Payment Windows: A Comprehensive Guide
- Stock Options: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Employee Equity
- Financial Health Check: Assess Your Current Financial Position
- Tax Filing Deadline: Avoid Penalties & Maximize Your Refund
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Prepayment Risk Explained: Understanding Early Loan RepaymentsPrepayment risk refers to the risk that the principal amount (or a portion of the principal amount) outstanding on a loan is prematurely paid back. In other words, prepayment risk is the risk of early...
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Bank Deposit Limits: Understanding IRS Reporting & Transaction RulesYou can deposit money in your bank. Billions of dollars are deposited into bank accounts every year in the United States; as an example, from June 2019 through June 2020 at Bank of America al...
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Used Car Buying Guide: Avoid Scams & Get a Fair Pricediv.cust...
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Common Money Drainers: Pets, Cars & Unexpected Expensesdiv.cust...