Fast fashion is everywhere. A trip to the mall or a link on TikTok is bound to lead you to a t-shirt, a pair of jeans, or a dress that falls under the category of fast fashion. It’s a label that gets applied to a lot of clothing items but what does it really mean and why does it have such a bad reputation when it comes to the environment and human rights? What is fast fashion? To understand why fast fashion has become a problem, we need to know what it is. The term “fast fashion” popped up in the media in the ‘90s when clothing brands began to design, sew, and ship fashion to stores, well ..read more

Whether you’ve just arrived or are planning to move to Canada, navigating the Canadian banking system on your own can be challenging. For newcomer parents, you’re most likely trying to seek financial advice on how to open the proper bank accounts and start investing to reach your savings goals, such as buying your first home or sending your kids off to college or university someday.  When you’re adjusting to living in a new country, understanding the various financial products can be quite confusing. Fortunately, we’re here to help newcomer families understand some common financial produc ..read more

The number of things we currently learn about from TikTok is wild. From curing the hiccups to making the ultimate vegan nachos perfecting a go-to photo pose, TikTok has an answer or an opinion on nearly every topic. Want to find out what’s in elephant toothpaste? TikTok is your platform. Need to figure out how to make your money go further and meet your savings goals? TikTok has you covered. And while advice that you find on the app is probably worth fact-checking (especially financial advice), the 2024 TikTok loud budgeting trend is one that’s worth some extra attention. Read more: How to mak ..read more

As we start off 2024, there’s excitement leading up to Lunar New Year. What began as an annual observance in China, has now become a globally recognized celebration. But just because it’s not typically a public holiday in your school, it won’t stop your classmates or friends from taking the time off to celebrate during this time of year.  One of the fun traditions that’s been passed down many generations is the giving of red envelopes that contain lucky money. If you’re not familiar with how it works, we’ll give you the scoop on everything you need to know about the tradition of giving an ..read more

If you’re on any social media platform at all, from TikTok to YouTube to Discord, you’ve probably run into an influencer or two (or 76). Influencers can be found on every social channel out there and they come from every demographic—from fashion “grandfluencers” like 95-year-old Helen Van Winkle (aka @baddiewinkle) to young beauty influencers like Avani Gregg who began posting on social media when she was 11 and now has brand partnerships (and was even invited to last year’s Met Gala). Influencers have communities of followers who number from the tens of thousands all the way up into the many ..read more

The word influencer gets tossed around more than an NBA basketball, but sometimes it’s actually meaningful. Chances are you’re already following at least one social media influencer. It could be a singer, actor, athletic, comedian or activists who continue to push the envelope of what you can accomplish at a young age. Here’s 15 teen influencers who are making a name for themselves on social media. What is an influencer? Whether they’re a teen or not, an influencer is someone who’s able to impact how their audience makes decisions. And that influence is usually what brands pay for. Because of ..read more

Volunteering as a high school student is a great way to connect with people, build helpful life and career skills, and learn more about yourself. In this article, we share tips to help you figure out how to volunteer as a teen in Canada and where to find opportunities that fit your interests and future goals. What are the benefits of volunteering? Between school assignments, a part-time job, sports, and hanging out with friends, it may be hard to imagine adding volunteering to your already busy schedule. Whether you need volunteer hours to complete high school, or just want to make a diff ..read more

It’s time to put away those stuffies, pack up the LEGO, and upgrade from a single bed. You’re ready to transform your room into a personal paradise. You’ve been scouring TikTok and Pinterest for ideas that will better reflect who you are now. You’re aware it’s going to take effort and money to realize your big vision for your space, so how can you make your room dreams a reality without breaking the bank?  We’ve got you! In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through nine budget-friendly decorating tips that will help you create a cozy and stylish space where you can unwind, chill ..read more

We know you have a bright future ahead of you. Whether it’s going to post-secondary school, living on your own, or following your career ambitions.  But what you might not know is that having a good credit score may be essential when it comes to getting a car loan, being offered a job or renting an apartment when you’re ready to leave home. Here we’ll explain what a credit score is, why it’s important and the steps you can take as a teen to build a good credit score in Canada. What is a credit score? A credit score is a three-digit number that lenders use to assess how reliable an individ ..read more

Video games have been around for decades and its popularity skyrocketing since COVID, as more and more people began looking for indoor hobbies. There are currently over three billion active video game players around the world,  and the gaming industry is worth over 385 billion dollars! The popularity and increase of the gaming industry gave birth to esports (short for electronic sports), a scene for gamers to play competitively. This new industry created the chance for hundreds and thousands of people to make money playing video games. These people are often known as professional gamers ..read more