Trying to build savings on a small income? Hi folks! I've had some major financial setbacks this past year that have drained my savings and put a strain on my earnings. I'm trying to bounce back and get to a better place financially so I can get out of a not so great living situation by this winter.

Finishing up college so I'm currently working part time retail making $350-450 biweekly. My expenses/rent come to about $320 monthly and I don't really go anywhere or spend much money since I'm trying to hold onto every dollar I make.

At TD I have about $1000 sitting in a general savings account and $3100 in a TFSA with the same bank. I know that I don't have a lot of time, but are there any strategies for growing what little money I have and make? Are there better places I could be keeping my money? I grew up pretty broke so hoarding money isn't a problem, but learning how to make the most of it wasn't something I learned.

Thanks!