Home Co-Ownership- The New Way to Break into Real Estate?

Some Canadians are getting creative when it comes to breaking into the real estate market. In addition to borrowing money from family, taking out loans, and strict budgeting, there is also another option that is gaining popularity: Home-co-ownership. What’s Home Co-Ownership? Simply put, home co-ownership involves two or more people buying a home together to …

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How-to Guide for Preventing Identity Theft

Whether you’re shopping online, booking a doctor’s appointment, or paying your monthly credit card bill, advancements in technology have made it easier for Canadians to perform their everyday activities all at the click of a button. However, while these technological leaps have enhanced our lives, they have also scattered our personal information more widely – …

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Responsible Investing 101: A Beginners Guide to Investing Responsibly

From recycling and reducing carbon emissions to advocating for pay equity for employees, Canadians are more passionate about creating an environmentally, socially, and equitable world than ever before. Have you set aside extra money and want to dive into investing, but want to put your money towards an investment that aligns with your values? If …

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Six budgeting habits of financially successful people

Whether you’re looking to pay off debt or save for your kid’s university tuition, there’s one habit that will help you realize your goals: budgeting. Yet despite its significance, many people grapple with managing money — not least because of mounting interest rates and soaring prices. So to help, we’re sharing six tried-and-true tactics that …

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The Credit Union Difference: Why Canadians are Choosing Credit Unions to Reach their Financial Goals

Are you looking for a financial institution that cares about helping their communities and members improve their environmental, social, and economic well-being? Since the early 1900s, credit unions across Canada have set themselves apart for their personalized and people-focused approach to financial services. That is because when you bank with a credit union, your financial …

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Top 5 Gen Z Money Mistakes – How Many Are You Guilty Of?

Born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, Generation Z is breaking out from the comfort of the classroom, and into the daunting world of adulthood. From buying groceries to paying rent, and learning how to save for vacations and other large purchases, this generation is facing a series of financial “firsts” on their road …

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Truth and Reconciliation: How Credit Unions are Supporting Indigenous Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on September 30th in Canada. This is a day for Indigenous peoples and Canadians to recognize Indigenous culture and history, along with the devastating history of residential schools and how they continue to impact so many Indigenous communities across Canada. Collectively, it’s important for each of us …

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Indigenous Reconciliation and Canada’s Credit Unions

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place each year on September 30th, and is a day for Canadians to reflect, learn, mourn, and honour the tragedies that unfolded when children belonging to Indigenous communities across Canada were taken away from their families and forced into residential schools, …

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