Financial Fitness

Renovating During a Pandemic

July 15th, 2020

We asked local & Best of Kelowna Double Silver Winner Interior Designer and Decorator, Courtney Ungaro to share her...

Save for a home faster with these 5 tips

February 20th, 2020

The Effect of Time on Investing

January 19th, 2020

How can you get past all the negatives associated with investing and make it work for you? A helpful...

When you should choose your TFSA over your RRSP

January 14th, 2020

Canada has established several financial options that make it easier and advantageous for Canadians to save. For example, we...

Paying for Weddings

January 10th, 2020

A lot of people prepare for the future. They put money away for a house, a vacation, retirement... but...

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

May 18th, 2020

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

A lot of parents wonder if they are doing enough to teach their kids about money and finances. Here...

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

Renovating During a Pandemic

July 15th, 2020

We asked local & Best of Kelowna Double Silver Winner Interior Designer and Decorator, Courtney Ungaro to share her...

Buying my First Home with Interior Savings

July 15th, 2020

I just moved into my first home a couple years ago and, as someone who recently went through the...

What I Learned Mortgage Shopping with Interior Savings

July 14th, 2020

One of our members shared his experience when he renewed his mortgage with Interior Savings.

Why First-Time Homebuyers Choose Interior Savings

June 17th, 2020

When it comes to picking a mortgage provider, we believe the choice should be simple. Big banks, mortgage brokers...

Why Mortgage Shoppers Choose Interior Savings

June 17th, 2020

If your mortgage is up for renewal and you’re thinking of making a change, there can be a lot...

A Mortgage to Help You Build Your Dream Home

May 7th, 2020

Once you’ve decided that building your own custom home is the way you want to go, you need to...

Earning Money Online: What’s Your Time Worth?

October 5th, 2020

It’s hard to ignore the appeal of making real money online—after all, we live in a world where bloggers land...

How to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate

October 5th, 2020

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...

Which Money Persona Are You?

July 20th, 2020

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

It Pays to Start Saving Now

July 10th, 2020

You may remember compound interest as an equation you had to memorize for math class, but it’s so much...

The Magic Behind Your Credit Score

July 3rd, 2020

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

Budgeting with 50/30/20

October 30th, 2019

The 50/30/20 budget recommends that you spend 50% of your income on needs, 30% on wants and 20% on...

The 6 Budgeting Basics You Should Know

October 28th, 2019

"Why is it so hard to stay on track with my budget?" Sound familiar? Here are six basics of...

Three Investment Choices Every Investor Needs to Know About

September 20th, 2019

Investing in Volatile Markets and Uncertain Times

October 23rd, 2020

No matter your plans for 2020 were, odds are they got turned on their head. For the better or...

Resilience and Recovery During COVID-19

October 19th, 2020

While COVID continues to bring disruption and challenges, having the right financial knowledge can help you chart your course...

Beware of Fast Cash

October 15th, 2020

Before jumping at that fast-cash offer, take a moment to educate yourself about predatory lending. Then breathe, understand that...

The 3 Hidden Expenses of Pet Ownership

October 2nd, 2020

Like walking the dog or scooping out the litter box, budgeting is a part of basic pet care. If...

Be Prepared, Because Life Happens

July 28th, 2020

The emergency fund... we all know we should have one and yet for many, the biggest hurdle is trying...

Keep or Toss?

July 2nd, 2020

If your desk drawers or file cabinets are overflowing with papers, rest assured you're not alone. Often the challenge...

5 Tips for Snowbirds Staying in Canada this Winter

October 20th, 2020

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada-U.S. border remains closed and all non-essential travel has been discouraged...

The Upside to investing in a Down Market

May 8th, 2020

Despite all the uncertainty, the current economic conditions offer a silver lining or investors. For those able to stay...

Happy International Women’s Day from Interior Savings

March 6th, 2020

In addition to having strong female leadership, Interior Savings provides clients with specific ways to invest in women-led businesses....

Responsible Investing: For Profit and Progress

January 30th, 2020

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

Could You Benefit from Owning Index Linked Term Deposits?

January 14th, 2020

Want to participate in the stock market, but don’t want to lose any money? ILTDs may be the answer.

Are you looking to protect your investment while earning higher returns?

January 13th, 2020

Want to participate in the stock market, but don’t want to lose any money? ILTDs may be the answer.

Your Go-To Travel Checklist

June 27th, 2019

The sun is shining, the kids are done school, and your vacation is just around the corner. Whether your...

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...

3 Things to Look for in Text Scams

June 27th, 2019

With a little education you’ll know what to look out for in case a fraudulent text gets sent to...

The Do's and Don'ts of Creating a Secure Password

March 6th, 2019

Part of protecting yourself against potential scammers is ensuring you have a strong password for your online accounts.

Setting Up Security Alerts in 7 Easy Steps

February 25th, 2019

Just as we lock the doors to our homes and cars, we should put measures in place to ensure...

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...

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...