4 ways to save money during back-to-school season in Canada

Back-to-school season is here, which means Canadians from coast-to-coast are gearing up for a busy September.

Millions of students are looking for value when it comes to back-to-school shopping and trying to stick to a budget throughout the year. The good news is it only takes a few simple changes to do so.

Especially true at Fizz, which has launched a new back-to-school deal — something students will want to check out. For a limited time only, every single mobile plan will come connected to Fizz’s 5G network. That’s lightning speed for insane value. (But more on this later!)

Keep more money in your account and check out more simple tricks for saving during back-to-school season.

Explore student discounts

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A new school year means it’s time to explore all of the student discounts and perks out there. From essentials like public transportation and food to entertainment like museums, theatres, and galleries, student discounts are a perk you should be taking advantage of.

It’s also worth your while to check out student subscription discounts — like those from UNiDAYs or SPC (that host hundreds of discount rates) to monthly services like Amazon Prime Student and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Shop (and sell) secondhand textbooks

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An easy way to save (or earn) a few dollars is to shop used when buying textbooks. Check out used book stores on or near campus and see what’s available in-person.

Since reading materials don’t tend to drastically change from semester to semester, there’s a good chance you’ll find at least one book you need. Don’t forget to browse online book shops or marketplaces while you’re on the hunt.

For returning students, it never hurts to try and sell last year’s books for a couple extra dollars.

Meal planning time

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Cut down on spending in the meal department with simple planning and organization. Take the time, for example, to prep a couple of meals ahead of time and avoid that meal delivery craving.

Whether that looks like cooking extra pasta at dinner time to take to school the next day, or batching a week of lunches on Sunday night, even a few prepped meals can make a difference with your budget.

Make the move to Fizz 

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Consider switching your mobile carriers to unlock the most value, and check out the affordable ones from Fizz while you do so.

With the Fizz back-to-school promo, all plans will come connected to Fizz’s 5G network, plus you’ll score a ton of member perks to keep the value going. And since plans start at $20/month, you’ll be getting major savings with a trusted network. 

Rewards are always stacked for Fizz members; from monthly data rollovers to flexible plans with no lock-ins, members also enjoy an impressive loyalty program and referral bonus. 

No sleeping here — Fizz’s back-to-school promo is available for a limited time only, and you don’t want to miss out on the value. Visit the Fizz website to learn more and continue the value all year long.