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Money Tips:
- Buying Gifts and Presents
  Save on gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. by using AmericasGiftStore.com. The Mayor's Youth Task Force has an exclusive partnership with www.AmericasGiftStore.com, one of the leading online gift stores in North America. Americas's Gift Store is offering a $5.00 credit for the first shipment of any gift available on the site. Simply enter "MYTF" in the comments field when placing your order. A $5.00 credit will be applied before your payment is processed. Now Markham Youth can send gifts to anyone, anytime, for discounted rates on virtually all gifts and collectibles. Check out www.americasgiftstore.com and take advantage of this exclusive offer before it's too late!
- Young Investors
  A great resource for getting started and help with a savings account as well as many activities to make money easier to handle.
- The Motley Fool
  A guide for teens regarding savings as well as buying cars, mortagages, banking and more.
Eating Healthy:
- Nutrition Matters
  An article on the importance of eating healthy and tips on how teens can make the best of each meal
- Balancing Good Nutrition and Fun
  The importance of healthy eating as well as tips to eat healthy foods.
- DietBites.com
  A website full of information on diets, weight loss, eating disorders and healthy eating.
- Eating Healthy Tips for Teens
  An article explaining what to eat to stay healthy and in shape.
- Building Healthy Habits
  Explains how to change a bad diet and make the most of your meals.
- Vegetarians
  Vegetarian facts as well as the advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian.
Renting an Apartment:
- Looking for Your First Apartment?
  An in depth look at what to expect when renting an apartment for the first time.
- Tips for Tenants
  Ten tips every tenant should know before renting an apartment
- Tips for selecting an apartment
  An article on mistakes that renters tend to make when picking an apartment and what to look for in an apartment.
- Apartment Hunting Tips
  A look at how finding an apartment can be easier than most people think.
- "How to" Archive for Apartment Renting
  An excellent source for learning just what you need to know about money saving apartments, what to look for, and repairing and decorating tips.
- Apartment Ad Abbreviations
  A guide to help make sense of apartment ad abbreviations that can be found in most ads.
Going to University:
- Travel Costs
  Cut travel costs drastically by becoming a Travel Agent with Global Travel International. Believe it or not, you save thousands on airline tickets, car rentals, hotel rooms, and much more just by becoming a member. Many Markham Youth have taken advantage of these Travel Agent programs, which save thousands over the course of university.
- University help
  An article on the pros and cons of living on campus as opposed to staying at home.
- Getting Ready to Go to University
  A guide on what's needed in university including what to pack, where to live, and budgeting.
- Prerequisites
  A look at the importance of prerequisites when attended the university of your choice.
- Scholarships
  Information on scholarships and what's needed to obtain certain scholarships.
- Canadian University Listings
  A reference tool when looking at what universities or colleges are right for you.

MYTF Co-Chairs: Ben Bigio and Aditi Marisetti