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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 »

The TFSA and RRSP are always a hot topic at this time of year, but what’s the difference and which should you be investing in? Our guide breaks it down for you.

Are you feeling the crunch from your holiday spending? Despite best intentions, the holidays seem to encourage over indulgence.

Though Santa Claus has already made his list and checked it twice, many of us have only begun to tackle our own giving lists. And for some, the lists don’t manifest themselves until Christmas Eve. Either way, there’s still time to implement some strategies to keep your spending reasonable, or perhaps to plan some changes for next year.

It may seem inconceivable that 25 cents can equate to $3 million, but by working together, across the province of BC, this is a reality. Every year BC credit unions contribute 25 cents per member to the Success By 6 initiative, a unique partnership between United Ways of BC, Credit Unions of BC and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Research shows that healthy … Continue reading How Does 25 Cents Grow to $3 Million? »

We all want our children to be the best they can be. For many parents that means saving for a post-secondary school where your child can discover learning, friends and interests for life. With school costs sky-rocketing it’s difficult to save enough to put them through school. This is where a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) comes in handy. An RESP is a long-term savings plan … Continue reading Easier than ever to save for your child’s education »

Interior Savings is pleased to offer you the latest innovation in mobile banking. Introducing Deposit Anywhere. A great feature on our mobile app, Deposit Anywhere allows you to quickly and securely deposit cheques using our banking app on your smartphone or tablet.  That means no more lining up at the bank or ATM to deposit your cheques. Easy. Simply open the app, tap “deposit”, select … Continue reading Deposit Cheques Without Coming Into a Branch »