How I made a 100,000% credit card interest gaffe

Aug 16, 2018

No, no ... I wasn’t charged 100,000% interest by my credit card issuer, but I did literally gasp aloud at my own gaffe when I opened my statement recently....

A loan for home improvements - Points to ponder

Aug 14, 2018

The best first step to home improvement is knowing how much you can afford, so you can focus on making the vision in your mind today your lifestyle tomorrow....

What you need to know about buying land

Aug 10, 2018

With a little bit of research and the right amount of due diligence, you can avoid unwelcome surprises and find yourself staking claim to your perfect piece of property....

A personal approach to investing

Jul 30, 2018

It starts with a simple conversation with a Wealth Advisor. It's not scary. It's not complicated. It might even be fun. Let's chat....

All decked-out: Hidden costs of cottage ownership

Jul 27, 2018

Cottage life can be very appealing, but before you commit, consider these personal practicalities and out-of-pocket costs of pursuing that life of leisure....

How to manage your finances as newlyweds

Jul 23, 2018

Managing your finances as a newlywed can be a scary. Travel couple Sana and Faisal from Two's A Party share money saving advice they learned by speaking with Financial Advisor, Susanna....

How to recognize and overcome debt problems

Jul 10, 2018

How to identify debt issues, and the strategies to help you get back on track....

If you love anyone at all, make a Will

Jul 06, 2018

As to when someone should have a Will, my longstanding response is that if you ARE an adult, then BE one and make a Will - Here's some reinforcement....

Making downsizing in retirement work for you

Jun 21, 2018

Downsizing may be intended to release tied-up capital to supplement retirement income, but how much becomes available depends on circumstances....

Five key considerations when buying a second home as a rental property

Jun 06, 2018

Are you thinking about buying a second home as a rental property? Maybe you’re looking for ways to generate additional income now or maybe you’re looking for an income stream for your future retirement. ...

Fixed vs. variable rate mortgages: Which option is right for you?

Jun 01, 2018

Why choosing the right mortgage isn't always about finding the lowest rate....

How to afford the birth of your child

May 30, 2018

Having children is a personal decision that has serious financial implications. At least at the start, employment insurance offers some help to new parents....

Money for your matrimony

May 25, 2018

You're in love and ready to take the plunge into marriage, but you could be starting your life together in a financial hole if you're not adequately prepared....

Si, si, si – Translating YES into your financial planning

May 18, 2018

For many people financial planning may feel like learning another language. There are new concepts, and time required to master how and when to apply them....

How to prioritize your renovation plans

May 16, 2018

When your renovation budget doesn't quite meet the costs on your renovation to-do list, how do you prioritize? Use these five steps, ask yourself these questions, and learn how to separate and prioritize the “Must-Dos” from the “Nice To-Dos.”...

Financial literacy - one of the most important lessons you can teach your children

May 14, 2018

Nine-year-old Liam Janzen is learning the value of the adage “a penny saved is a penny earned,” but that’s not all. With the guidance of parents Bill and April, both Meridian Credit Union Business Members, he is learning essential life skills....

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