WELLNESS

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Interactive Cooking: Healthy Eating On A Budget

On February 14, 2019, Mac's Money Centre and the Student Success Centre partnered with McMaster's Hospitality Services to bring students...

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We asked McMaster students to share their dreams!

McMaster students have aspirations as big as their hearts. Find out how financial literacy can help you achieve your dreams...

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SSC Goes Live: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

McMaster has made applying for scholarships more intuitive and user-friendly. Learn about different scholarship types, availability, who can apply (full-time,...

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Don’t sleep on your dreams. Make them a reality!

Meet with former McMaster students as they share their experiences on travelling, funding their goals, and life after Mac.

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What Do Students Want To Know About Money?

The Student Success Centre ask students to talk about the gaps in their financial literacy.

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Dream BIG in November!

Dreaming of free swag! Stop by the Student Success Centre (GH110) and catch a shooting star in exchange for free...

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Live on CFMU: It’s all Dollars and Sense!

Mac's Money Coach Terry Bennett meets with CFMU's Brian Zheng to speak on: budgeting, credit, debt, and taxes for students.

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2018 McMaster Financial Forum: Building on our Strengths!

Date: Tuesday November 20, 2018, 8am-4pm Location: McMaster University Student Centre – CIBC Hall Who should attend:  Individuals engaged in financial functions at...

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Word Cues (Financial Literacy Month – Macs Money Centre)

For Financial Literacy Month, we asked students to share their thoughts on basic financial terms. Here's how they answered.

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Financial Adulting with The Globe and Mail’s Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw

Get answers to some of the big financial questions around deciding whether to rent or own; saving versus spending; what’s...

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McMaster University takes a lead on financial wellness in Ontario

Students can now access their net bill and have a better sense of how much they owe; net bill includes...

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Money Management Tips w. Bruce Croxon & Kevin Cochran

Mac's Money Centre talks Money Management Tips with EnRICHed Academy's Kevin Cochran and former Dragon Bruce Croxon, moderated by Lindsay...

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Smart Start workshop opens conversations about money with students and parents/guardians

Smart Start is a proactive financial information session for incoming students and their parents, focused on opening dialogues about money,...

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Financial planning workshops for incoming students and their guardians

Mac’s Money Centre is excited to invite you to SmartStart, a University preparedness workshop where incoming students and their guardians...

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The sunnier side of tax season

Mac’s Money Centre encourages students who have not filed their taxes to learn more and stay on top of their...

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Kelley Keehn’s Top 3 Tips for taking on more risk

The event, titled Embracing Risk: Cocktails with Personal Finance Expert Kelley Keehn, will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The...

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Mac’s Money Centre responds to students and makes financial literacy a priority

Mac’s Money Centre, a collaborative initiative that acts as a central hub for students and alumni to access financial information,...

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*UPDATED: Talking Student Success!

Attention McMaster students! MorningFile has a brand new 6 episode segment and it’s catered specifically for you!

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Students share experiences and thoughts on the value of money

Over 80 students submitted entries chronicling their personal experiences and thoughts related to money – ranging from its effect on...

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What’s sweeter than candy this Valentine’s Day?

From cards to candies, chocolates to flowers, Valentine’s Day can get pretty expensive. But who says you have to spend...