RESP: The smart way to save for your child's education

Nov 28, 2018

Doug Carroll, As a parent, you know it’s expensive to raise a child. You also know that it’s not going to get any easier come post-secondary school age. That’s true whether junior remains under your roof, or takes up residence across town or even further away....

Single parents and retirement savings - four tips to stay on track

Nov 02, 2018

Neglecting to save for retirement is one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make....

Six effective ways to save big on back to school shopping

Aug 28, 2018

Use these tips to get you through one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year....

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....

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....

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....

Don’t miss summer events & activities around Toronto

May 22, 2018

Food, music, fresh air and free admission are the staples of Toronto summer events. Here are just a few of the many Toronto activities and events around the GTA for summer, 2018....

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....

How to avoid a financial infidelity

May 11, 2018

Do you have money issues? If you’re honest, you’ll likely answer yes. And, if you have a partner, do they have money issues? Usually, the reply to this second question is met with a much stronger yes!...

Getting credit worthy - how to get your score up

May 03, 2018

If you don’t know your score and have never checked your report, you’re not alone. Most Canadians haven’t either. So, what’s the difference between your score and your report?...

Don't miss Spring activities and events around Toronto

Apr 17, 2018

There’s something for everyone! Here are just a few of the great spring activities and events around the GTA for 2018....

Fifty tax-filing tips for the 2017 tax year

Apr 11, 2018

While we must each pay our fair share, we’re still entitled to legally arrange our affairs to minimize tax. Doing so effectively means taking time-to-plan, and now that it’s time-to-report, here are 50 tips to help you claim all the deductions and benefits you’re entitled to receive. ...

Financial fitness

Apr 10, 2018

How financially fit are you? Do you make saving a priority? If you haven’t taken a solid look at your finances recently, Joanna Wilcox, a health and wellness influencer from Ontario, would highly recommend doing so. ...

Catching up with Heba Shahaed, our 2017 Scholarship winner

Apr 05, 2018

Heba Shahaed was named the 2017 recipient of Meridian's Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship for her work leading an innovative intergenerational project called "Let’s Talk! Oral History Aurora”...

Special Bulletin - Ontario Budget 2018

Apr 02, 2018

The 2018 Ontario Budget eliminated the personal surtax, increased the charitable donation credit, and introduced health & household supports for seniors & families with young children. ...

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