More to Condo Insurance than Contents Protection
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.
Read MoreThere’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.
Read MoreInsurance 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
Read MoreAsking the right questions is an important part of every financial decision you make, and home ownership is no exception. If you’ve been thinking about buying a place, preliminary research will turn up a long checklist of questions for you to ask at every part of the process; from finances to mortgage options, and even the questions that you’ll have for your real estate agent. But … Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Mortgage
Read MoreThe thought of buying your first home is exciting but before you get caught up in all that excitement you’ll want to be sure you have a solid financial foundation in place. Here’s what you should know about your finances.
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the coverage of the recent Fort McMurray wildfires and the aftermath as individuals and families deal with the circumstances the best they can. Unfortunately in BC, we’re no stranger to wildfires and the devastating affect they can have. In 2015 there were 1836 wildfires in BC which accounted for a staggering 280,465 hectares burned. The record-breaking hot and dry conditions are expected … Continue reading Are you Prepared for an Emergency?
Read MoreKaizen – it’s become a theme for us. If you’re not familiar with the term, its literal translation is good change. In 75 years of doing business, we have likely never seen such a sweeping shift in how our members choose to do their banking as we have over the last few years. There is no question that convenience is a priority; greater access to the … Continue reading Embracing a Fresh Approach to Banking
Read MoreTRUE OR FALSE? Only people with high net worth should work with a financial advisor. It’s the biggest misconception out there, and we hear it time and time again. Whether you’ve just graduated and are starting a career, saving for your first home or looking at shifting gears into parenthood, or even retirement, it helps to have a financial professional in your corner. Even if … Continue reading 3 Benefits of Working with a Financial Advisor
Read MoreIf you’re the owner of a small business and you’re thinking about obtaining a loan or a line of credit; WAIT – until you’ve read these tips. We often have small business owners come to us to borrow – for various reasons. These entrepreneurs have the best intentions of presenting their business in a way that gets them the loan. But when they’re missing valuable … Continue reading Small Business Secrets: How to Impress Your Lender Using These 3 Tips
Read MoreYes – we offer you all the financial products and services you need to live life your way. But we’re member-owned and community-focused. Imagine that: a financial institution whose bottom line is – first and foremost – serving our members and their communities. For us, being different works. We have 75 years of proof that making communities stronger is good for business and great for … Continue reading Credit unions are different.
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
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