Family and Finance
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Plan a Thoughtful Legacy that Lives on
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Six budgeting habits of financially successful people
Whether you're looking to pay off debt or save for your kids’ university tuition, there’s one habit that will help you realize your goals: budgeting. Yet…
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How to avoid becoming a victim of scams
Unsolicited calls, suspicious links and surprise offers. It’s safe to say that most of us encounter more scams than we can count. Despite being everywhere,…
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Do I have enough to retire?
As we move through our 40s, 50s and 60s, our thoughts increasingly turn toward retirement. Whether you’ve been squirrelling money away for a long time,…
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Understanding the Mortgage Stress Test
When looking to get into the housing market, you’ll naturally focus your attention on several considerations. A down payment? You’ve been squirrelling away your savings…
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Reaching your financial goals in your 40s, 50s and 60s
Before looking at some proven ways to give you the best chance of meeting your financial goals, let’s break down some of the most common…
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Your guide to inflation
For many individuals and families in B.C., it’s been impossible to ignore the effect of rising inflation on your wallet. Every week at the grocery…
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Why you should have a high interest savings account
Have you ever looked at your savings account and wished it could do more for you? Here’s the good news: it can. Imagine what you could…
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What do rising interest rate hikes mean for you?
It’s been hard to avoid the recent headlines about rising inflation and interest rate hikes. Inflation reached 8.1% on July 20, 2022, the highest level…
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Variable vs. Fixed, Which Rate is Right for Me?
When you start your search to buy a home you are going to hear a lot about mortgage rates. You’ll either hear about how they…
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Know the warning signs: How to recognize and prevent elder financial abuse
On June 15, we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by taking part in wearing purple attire to encourage others to join the global…