Financial Wellness

Financial experts answer your top money questions

This Financial Literacy Month, we welcomed finance experts Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw back to McMaster for a candid conversation...

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Volunteer to join the 2025 Tax Squad

Each year, Mac’s Money Centre and campus and community partners come together to support the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program...

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Get the one-on-one support you need this year

Types of appointments and support Browse all the appointment types to find out how you can access support. Then, book...

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Financial literacy 101: Budgeting basics

You need to view your money for what it is — it’s simply a tool. You should use your money...

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McMaster students provide campus and community with free, virtual tax services

Without adequate financial literacy, what’s a Marauder to do come tax time? Enter the McMaster Tax Squad, a team of...

Finance expert Michelle Hung, the Sassy Investor

All about investing: Q&A with finance expert Michelle Hung (@TheSassyInvestor)

The world of investing can be complicated and full of unfamiliar terms and concepts. Additionally, as a student, you may...

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Financial Literacy Month perks: financial counselling and free textbooks

As one of the top stressors in students’ lives, finances can have a huge impact on students’ mental health and...

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Be Smart, Stay Safe: Workshops help protect international students from scams

Our students are here for a good experience and to learn. It’s so important to protect them, and to help...

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Mac’s Money Centre makes fraud awareness a priority

For Mac’s Money Centre, Fraud Awareness Month is an opportunity to empower students to develop a stronger awareness of fraud...

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McMaster University takes a lead on financial wellness in Ontario

As a leader in advocating for the financial wellness of students, McMaster University is committed to providing education and resources...

Student doing taxes in the Student Success Centre.

The sunnier side of tax season

Filing taxes is often viewed as an expensive and time-consuming process that can feel daunting for students; but, this is...