Money skills for Canadian teens

Money skills school doesn't teach.

Practical Canadian financial education for teenagers — banking, budgeting, first jobs, taxes, saving and investing, in short lessons built for real situations.

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Lessons: 6
Tracks: $0
Cost: Not required
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Choose where to start

What sounds most like you?

Choose where you are now. You do not need any previous money experience.

Most common

I'm starting from zero

Learn how money, spending and saving actually work.

Start HereGo

I get allowance or gift money

Make a simple plan for spending and saving it.

Money BasicsGo

I have a bank account or debit card

Understand accounts, cards, e-Transfers and account safety.

BankingGo

I want to save for something

Turn a goal into a realistic weekly or monthly plan.

SavingGo

I have or want a first job

Understand paycheques, deductions, T4 slips and taxes.

Jobs and TaxesGo

I sell things or have a side hustle

Learn how to track income, expenses and possible tax obligations.

Side HustlesGo

Roadmap

Your money roadmap

Start with the basics or jump to a situation that applies to you.

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Not started3 lessons · ~13 min

Start Here

The basics every teenager should understand.

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Money Starts Here
Needs vs. Wants
First Budget

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Not started2 lessons · ~10 min

Banking

Use accounts and cards without getting caught by fees or mistakes.

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Bank Accounts
Debit & e-Transfers

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Not started4 lessons · ~20 min

Saving and Spending

Save for goals, prepare for surprises and control online spending.

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Save for a Goal
Emergency Fund
Credit Basics
Subscriptions & Scams

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Not started3 lessons · ~18 min

Jobs and Taxes

Understand what happens when you begin earning employment income.

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First Paycheque
Teens & Income Tax
T4 & First Return

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Not started2 lessons · ~15 min

Side Hustles

Understand money earned from tutoring, reselling, freelancing or content.

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Side Hustle Income
Records & GST/HST

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Not started1 lesson · ~7 min

Investing

Learn the basics before risking real money.

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Saving vs. Investing

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For parents

Built for parents to assign. Designed so teens don't hate it.

Most teenagers will not search for tax or financial lessons on their own. TaxLoophole.ca starts with the basics, keeps lessons short and connects every topic to situations teenagers actually face.

Short lessons with real examples
Quick quizzes and practical activities
Progress saved on the student's device
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Example plan

Preparing for a first job

1. Build Your First Budget
2. Bank Accounts Explained
3. Understand Your First Paycheque
4. Do Teenagers Pay Income Tax?
5. Your T4 and First Tax Return

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