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With university and college courses resuming last week, we’ve seen a large majority of students turn to online classes for their fall semester. For the undergraduate population, most post-secondary institutions in Canada have designated about 90 percent of their courses to online-learning. For some, this online option relieves the pressures associated with having to physically…

Gaming has grown immensely over the past 3 decades. This growth is so fast that some analysts believe by 2025, the industry will be worth over 300 Billion. It is also expected to register a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period 2020-2025. This lucrative and very entertaining field has attracted the brightest talents from…

Women now make up the majority of students in Canadian post-secondary education. But despite their high enrollment numbers, female students continue to deal with unique issues in post-secondary education, such as being underrepresented in STEM programs and higher rates of student debt for women.  This week, Quad-Fi took the time to learn from a series…

Women now make up the majority of students in Canadian post-secondary education. But despite their high enrollment numbers, female students continue to deal with unique issues in post-secondary education, such as being underrepresented in STEM programs and higher rates of student debt for women.    This week, Quad-Fi took the time to learn from a…

Quad-Fi is proud to assist students in reaching their career goals. This week we spoke to a Political Science graduate who became a seasoned investment professional, regarding his career path and personal finance habits. In the interview below, you will learn about his experience following a non-traditional career path, personal finance advice for students, and…

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our lives – in ways that could take years to fully understand. What people do understand is the economic turmoil the pandemic has caused: mass layoffs, plunging sales, and devastated industries.  We don’t know what the future will bring but this crisis has certainly revealed the importance of…

Quad-Fi is proud to help students achieve financial freedom. That is why this week, we spoke to a successful, recent Business graduate in Ontario regarding her career path and personal finance habits. In the interview below, you will find how a student chose her Masters program, how she learned the value of investing, how she…

Graduate school, and all the deadlines that come with it, can definitely catch up to you. Graduate students have many concurrent projects and that is likely to continue throughout your career. It is easy to get burnt out or procrastinate, but the reality is that budgeting your time is just as important as budgeting your…

Although buying a home might sound like a problem that you can set aside until the future, a big part of managing your finances includes planning for milestones. Simply put, it’s never too early to start thinking about buying a home.  Across Canada, it takes 13 years of full-time work for the typical Canadian between…

Moving to Canada can be a cultural shock to many who come here for the first time. From how people greet each other to the cars they drive and the food they eat, It is normal to be surprised by what you see. Here are our helpful hints to newcomers on what to expect in…