Financial Fitness

5 Ways to Lower the Cost of Tuition Before Considering a Student Loan

May 18th, 2017

Planning to attend post-secondary school is an exciting time and a dose of 'adulting' as you figure out how...

We're Giving Away One Thousand, $1000 Bursaries!

September 15th, 2016

The Money Lessons Every Teenager Needs to Know

July 20th, 2016

Budgeting 101: How to Teach Kids the Fundamentals

July 20th, 2016

3 Ways to Teach your Preschooler About Money

July 20th, 2016

How Does 25 Cents Grow to $3 Million?

December 9th, 2015

Mortgage Shopping Made Simple

September 19th, 2018

You’re our kind of homebuyer, and we’re your kind of credit union.

We Make Buying Your First Home Easy

September 13th, 2018

Home ownership is a journey. We’re ready when you are.

4 Tips for Renewing Your Home Mortgage

September 4th, 2018

Is your mortgage ready for renewal? Learn how being proactive, setting goals and knowing your options can help make...

5 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment

August 1st, 2018

Looking to save for your home down payment but not sure where to start? Learn how you can make...

Fixed vs. Variable Mortgage Rates

June 26th, 2018

In the market for a mortgage? Learn about the pros and cons of fixed- and variable-rate options.

4 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Mortgage

June 11th, 2018

Thinking about buying a home? Find out what questions to ask before taking the leap!

How to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate

October 23rd, 2018

Right now, thousands of Canadians are working freelance contracts, trying to figure out how much they should charge for...

Turn Your Side-Hustle into Your Full-Time Gig

October 11th, 2018

What happens when your part-time passion begins to feel like it could turn into something more? Here's some tips...

5 Things to Know About Credit Unions

November 13th, 2018

With so many myths about credit unions out there, we wanted to break it down for you to give...

Living On Your Own and Bills, Bills, Bills!

May 2nd, 2018

Living on your own for the first time can be empowering. It means having independence and all the things...

Understanding and Directing Your Withholdings

March 26th, 2018

Your pay stub is more than just proof of income. Learn how it allows you to better understand your...

Which Money Persona Are You?

November 20th, 2017

Our personalities play a role in how we relate to money but it's not set in stone. If you're...

5 Tips to Finding the Loan that's Right for You

February 8th, 2017

Rushing into a loan without fully understanding how it will affect your budget can create a very stressful situation...

The Magic Behind Your Credit Score

February 3rd, 2017

You’ve likely heard about credit scores before (thanks to all those commercials with terrible jingles), but what do you...

Start Your New Year with a "No Spend" Challenge

January 2nd, 2019

Have you ever tried a "no-spend" challenge? It's a great way to get a giant head start on your...

The Dos and Don’ts of Debt Repayment

January 2nd, 2019

Debt repayment should be a top priority, the following Dos and Don’ts provide some helpful tips that address and...

5 Ways to Save this Season: Your Jolly Holiday Budget

December 6th, 2018

Follow our '5 Holiday Budget Tips' to keep your holiday merry and bright.

How to Overcome ‘Credit Card Shyness’

September 18th, 2018

According to a recent survey, millennials apparently fear their credit card debt more than climate change, the threat of...

How to Make the 4 Pillars of Money Management Work for You

January 15th, 2018

Managing your money doesn’t need to be complicated. Having money is like using stepping stones to help you get...

Which Money Persona Are You?

November 20th, 2017

Our personalities play a role in how we relate to money but it's not set in stone. If you're...

Term Deposits: The Investment You Didn’t Know You Needed

February 6th, 2019

Here are some of the biggest advantages of investing in term deposits.

5 Important Reasons to Start Saving Early

February 1st, 2019

Five compelling reasons why you should start investing in a long-term savings strategy right now.

How to Make the Most of your TFSA

December 14th, 2018

As you start to figure out your finances for the upcoming year, keep in mind that you have many...

Rehearsing Your Retirement: 5 Things You Need To Do

March 26th, 2018

We test drive cars, so why not retirement? Successfully transitioning into this new chapter really comes down to planning...

Responsible Investing: For Profit and Progress

November 30th, 2017

More and more, our members are asking us about Responsible Investments. No longer the new kid on the block,...

Your Registered Retirement Income Fund: What You Need to Know

March 8th, 2017

Most Canadians won’t want to withdraw the full value of their RRSPs all at once, because they’d be faced...

September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 4th, 2018

If there’s one thing the Insurance team at Interior Savings wished you knew, it would be that life insurance...

4 Tips for Finding the Right Travel Insurance

July 27th, 2018

Going places? Find the travel insurance that's right for you, so you can enjoy your stay!

4 Features You Should Look for From Your Recreational Vehicle Insurance

July 4th, 2018

Many of us forget to insure our recreational vehicles, especially if we’re experienced hobbyists. But life sometimes has surprises...

Surprising Ways a Life Insurance Policy Could Save You Money

November 7th, 2017

Of course, talking about one's mortality is not the most comfortable of topics but what if we told you...

Before you pack your bags...

November 8th, 2016

We'd like you to meet Aunt Caroline: explorer, adventurer, and lover of all things related to travel, including being...

More to Condo Insurance than Contents Protection

August 16th, 2016

There's a lot of unique things that come with condominium-living, and your insurance coverage should be one of them....

Why We Get Scammed

March 12th, 2018

How is it that scammers are able to trick the average person into making costly mistakes? Learn to spot...

Fraud Protection: Part 2 - How to Protect Yourself from Computer Scams

March 14th, 2017

With a little knowledge, you can greatly reduce your chance of becoming a victim of computer scams. Here's what...

5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Identity Theft

March 8th, 2017

Identity theft is something that we would all like to avoid and yet there are things that many of...

Fraud Protection: Part 1 - How to Protect Yourself from Scams

March 1st, 2017

No one wants to be a victim of fraud. Not only can it create a big headache but the...