This Episode the significant financial and legal challenges faced by international students globally, focusing heavily on strategies for cost management and risk mitigation. One source specifically details the vulnerability of international students to various scams, including phishing and recruitment fraud, and offers preventative advice using the "S.C.A.M." method. Another source provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the difficult and costly housing market in Canada, outlining rental options, average costs in major cities, and tenant rights while also warning against common rental scams. The remaining documents primarily focus on mitigating the high cost of living by recommending grocery savings through store comparison and brand choices in the UK and Japan, while also analyzing the systemic financial hardships experienced by young people and students in Australia, arguing for legislative reform regarding student work restrictions and social security payments. Finally, one brief source highlights the unique tax obligations international students face in the U.S., distinguishing between resident and nonresident alien tax statuses.