Rushing into a loan without fully understanding how it will affect your budget can create a very stressful situation that can quickly spiral out of control. The good news is that you can avoid this stress entirely by choosing the loan that’s right for you.
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What is a credit score? How is it calculated? What steps can you take to maximize it? Here’s a breakdown of what you should know about credit scores.
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your RRSP? Registered Retirement Savings Plans can be a smart tax shelter and crucial future income source so it pays to know how it works.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This statement, attributed to The Little Prince author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, sums up the importance of having intention, and taking action, in order to reach our dreams. It doesn’t matter what the dream is, how big or how small, Saint- Exupéry knows we won’t reach it by wandering around aimlessly hoping. Setting a goal, charting a … Continue reading This is How You Meet Those Big Life Goals.
Banks and credit unions offer essentially the same products and services, but there are huge differences in the way they operate. Despite this, many people put more thought into building their Netflix queue than they do choosing their financial institution. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your current financial setup, here is what you need to know.
This month we’re awarding over half a million dollars in bursaries to members attending post-secondary this fall and we’re now accepting applications for next year! If you’re an active Interior Savings member and plan to attend post-secondary in fall 2017/winter 2018, we encourage you to apply for a $1000 bursary. We have $1 million in bursary awards up for grabs! Eligibility Criteria Applicants must fulfill … Continue reading We're Giving Away One Thousand, $1000 Bursaries!
A lot of parents wonder if they are doing enough to teach their kids about money and finances. Here are three money lessons to help your teen transition into adulthood.
Your child’s start in elementary school is a great time to begin to teach some basic budgeting. Here are three ways to help your kids learn about the fundamentals of a good budget, and keep them engaged in the process.
It is probably one of the most common financial questions; “When should I start teaching my child about money?” Most financial experts agree – the earlier the better!
Picture 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
