FEATURED Financial Health ARTICLES

We’d like you to meet Aunt Caroline: explorer, adventurer, and lover of all things related to travel, including being prepared for the unexpected.

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! »

Though it may feel overwhelming, having a lot of questions before you take the leap into homeownership is a good thing. Of course having the answers is even better, and that’s where we can help.

There’s a lot of unique things that come with condominium-living, and your insurance coverage should be one of them. Here’s what every condominium-owner should know about insurance.

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!

With changes to the registration system implemented last November by the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Resource Operations, you’ll want to be sure you know the rules before you head out onto the back roads. Take our quiz and see how off-road savvy you are.  

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 »

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 »