How to Create (and stay on) a Budget
Financial security isn’t always about making a lot of money — it’s about making the most of the money you have. It takes some planning and effort, but it’s within your reach.
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Should I Move or Renovate my Home?
If your current home is no longer working for you, it can be hard to know whether to call a contractor or a real estate agent.
Read More3 Benefits of Working with a Financial Advisor
We all know a lot of people who are good with money — and we’re not just talking about the Interior Savings team. Plenty of our members are great savers who make smart decisions regarding their spending. They work hard, they’re responsible with their income, and they’re focused on their goals. So, what can we offer these individuals as financial advisors? As it turns out, … Continue reading 3 Benefits of Working with a Financial Advisor
Read MoreHow do you Define Financial Health?
There are a lot of conversations these days about achieving total wellness: physical, mental, emotional and financial. This is a great goal for any individual, as it encourages you to focus on a variety of elements that impact your overall well-being and quality of life.
Read MoreHow to Spend Your Tax Return
Extra funds in the bank means extra room in your budget and an opportunity to improve your financial health. Here are three ways to consider spending your income tax return.
Read MoreAnnouncing $675,000 in Bursary Awards!
This week, we announced that we’re awarding 675 students in our communities a $1000 award to support them on their journey of post-secondary education. Congratulations to all our qualified students, we wish you every success as you enter this new chapter in your life.
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask your Lender when Getting a Mortgage
Getting a mortgage approval is an exciting step toward owning a home, but it can be a lot of information to process. It can help to go into a meeting with your lender feeling confident and prepared. Here are some questions to help get the conversation started.
Read MoreWhat Percentage of my Income Should my Mortgage be?
If you’re looking to purchase your first home or thinking about selling your current home to make an offer on something new and exciting, you may be wondering how much of your budget should go towards a monthly mortgage payment.
Read MoreShould I Pay Down my Mortgage or Save for Retirement?
If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably looking forward to the day you hand over that final mortgage payment. But as we age, we increasingly think about our needs for retirement: how much money we’ll have to save, how and where to save it, its preservation and growth potential, our level of taxation and more. Should we be focused on paying down our mortgage, or is saving for retirement the real priority?
Read MoreMake it Untouchable
Picture this: You have a budget and you stick to it, which allows you to put some money into a savings account. You’ve had a long week at work, so you go for lunch with friends and then decide to go browse some stores. While you’re there you see a new pair of boots that you NEED to have. You check your account balance on … Continue reading Make it Untouchable
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