Insurance coverage can be tricky to shop for, because it requires making specific financial decisions about some hazy and unpredictable concepts. Depending on the type of insurance you’re looking into, you might find yourself pondering some downright uncomfortable questions: What would happen if I get sick the day I’m supposed to leave for the three-week European vacation I’ve been planning forever? What would happen if … Continue reading Insurance Fundamentals
Read MorePicture this scenario: you’re steering your shopping cart through the sliding doors of the supermarket, shopping list in hand. As you walk the aisles, there’s a strategy you can use to save an average of 33% on your entire purchase. It doesn’t require any coupon cutting or signing up for rewards cards. And the best part? You still get every single item on your list. … Continue reading Breaking Up with Name Brands
Read MoreAsking the right questions is an important part of every financial decision you make, and home ownership is no exception. If you’ve been thinking about buying a place, preliminary research will turn up a long checklist of questions for you to ask at every part of the process; from finances to mortgage options, and even the questions that you’ll have for your real estate agent. But … Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Mortgage
Read MoreCredit Unions are known for their cooperative values. You will often see them work side by side to achieve a common goal, and such was the case when we approached Vancity about their initiatives to support refugees. A heartfelt thanks to the team at Vancity for being so generous with their time and information. With their assistance, we have initiated our Welcome to Canada program … Continue reading Working Together to Make a Difference
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