Family and Finance
The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account explained
Safest Ways to Transfer Money Online
Plan a Thoughtful Legacy that Lives on
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Three ways to make sure your side hustle pays
I am no stranger to the side hustle—I have played in bands and resold records for most of my adulthood—although with advances in technology and…
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5 tips to help you plan your dream wedding on a budget
The words “wedding” and “budget” don’t seem to be a match made in heaven. After all, it’s your special day and we typically associate anything…
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VIDEO: Tenant insurance, the forgotten member of the insurance family
Wondering what tenant insurance is, and what it actually covers you for? Tenant insurance can protect you in three main areas: Liability Liability is…
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Robots vs. Humans: The Pros and Cons of different investment strategies
If you are reading this expecting a sneak peek into the latest sci-fi thriller, you may be disappointed; instead, we’re going to touch on…
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International Women’s Day: How to create financial empowerment
Jennifer Taylor, Assistant Branch Manager at the Orchard Plaza branch of Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union shares her thoughts and tips…
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A simple guide: RRSP’s for every decade
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can be complicated, but they don’t have to be. One of the reasons why is because an RRSP can play…
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You’ve missed a credit card payment, now what?
You’ve gotten through the whirlwind that is the holidays and now your gift-giving revelry is about to be crushed by your credit card bill. According…
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Three common pitfalls of one of Canada’s greatest investment gifts
During every first meeting I have with a new member, I ask about their top five long-term goals. If they have children, saving for their…
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Don’t let your finances be an added stress to your cancer diagnosis
Most Canadians know that they need to build a financial plan around future needs. That usually involves putting aside cash for both short and long-term…