Money Smart

Learn about budgeting, money saving strategies, financial planning and more by attending a Money Smart workshop, accessing one of the resources below or by making an appointment with a Money Smart peer helper.

Upcoming workshops

One-on-one financial planning support

UCalgary students can request a one-on-one budget review or financial goal-setting session with a financial literacy mentor.

Get Money Smart

Online personal financial literacy training

New Cohort begins September 2025

Find out more about Get Money Smart

Budgeting

The first step in managing your money is knowing what’s coming in (and from where) and where it’s going out – and making sure the “in” exceeds the “out” so you have enough for your needs, and can save and invest for your future.

Learn more about budgeting

Debt Management

Dealing with debt can be overwhelming but there are things you can do to help you manage your debt and even beat it.

Learn more about debt management

Credit

You hear people talking about credit but what really is it, and why does it matter to you? Find out by downloading these two resources which will tell you how to order and understand your credit report.

Learn more about credit

Moving Out

There’s a lot of things to worry about when you branch out onto your own. Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ house or leaving your roommates to live on your own, it’s good to know what to look for in a rental property.

Learn more about moving out

Saving

We know, money is tight. But every dollar you save now will be one less dollar you have to save to pay back your student debt after you graduate.

Learn more about saving

Investing

Investing can be a powerful tool to help you grow your wealth and reach your financial goals. Learn more about how to start and avoid common scams targeting new investors.

Learn more about investing

Contact Money Smart

All questions or inquiries about the Money Smart program can be directed to moneysmart@ucalgary.ca

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