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Saving for post-secondary – how much do I actually need to save for my kids?
With the school year just around the corner, it’s time to get your budgeting game on point! PenFinancial Credit Union’s...
Ask the Experts at BCM – “The Basics of Home Insurance: What You Need to Know”
Your home is more than just four walls; it’s where you create memories, build your life, and protect your loved...
When the going gets tough, Canadian homebuyers get creative
Faced with high (and still climbing) interest rates and a housing market that just won’t quit, Canadians are getting creative...
Financial checklist for newer parents.
If you’re a new parent, or even if you’ve been one for a little while, you’re no doubt filled with...
Ranking your goals: A smart move
Like most people, you may have several financial goals. But can you reach them all? It would be simple if...
Checklist: Top 5 Considerations for your GIC Maturity
Higher interest rates have caused the popularity of Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) to surge in recent years. If you’ve bought...
Smart move: bridge financing provides a smooth transition between mortgages
Summer is officially in full swing which means vacation time, backyard barbecues, pool parties, etc., but summer is also “moving...
Ensure you’re properly insured
There’s certainly been plenty of volatility and uncertainty the past few months, but one aspect of your financial picture has...
Mortgage Fundamentals for Home Purchases
With interest rates continuing to rise, and housing markets beginning to cool, if you’re considering a home purchase anytime soon,...
5 Compelling Reasons to Work with an Insurance Broker
When it comes to obtaining insurance coverage, navigating the complex world of policies and providers can be a daunting task....
Strategies to save for your children’s education
One important financial goal you might have is saving for your children’s post-secondary education. But, this is likely not your...
Can I get a mortgage to purchase and renovate a home?
Subject to qualification, yes. In fact, even purchasers with small down payments may qualify to buy a home and make...
Living together: Cohabitation agreement checklist
Do you need a cohabitation agreement? And if so, what should it include? Before we answer those questions, let’s first...
Meet Erion President, Scott Maskell
Scott Maskell, President of Erion Insurance, is someone you can always count on to support his colleagues, employees, family and...
Prepare yourself for a long retirement
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for...
Six Tips For Financial Fitness
Here are some tips to help make sure your finances are fit and stay that way: Splurge, just a little. Many...
Changes to PenFinancial Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Following another successful virtual AGM and Board Director vote, several changes have been announced for the PenFinancial Credit Union Board...
Spring Clean Your Finances with Jason Vokey
As the weather gets warmer and spring blooms around us, it’s the perfect time to refresh your finances and give...
Expect a mild recession in the first half of 2023
Canada is likely headed into a recession in the first half of 2023. As unsettling as that may sound, recessions...
Women are amazing investors
Women have a track record of achieving higher investment returns, reacting less impulsively to market volatility, and saving more diligently...
Focus on what you can control: Five steps to deal with rising costs
Many Canadians find today’s rising cost of living difficult to manage. If you’re on a fixed income, or haven’t been...
Here’s your ‘recession survival’ checklist
It’s unfortunate, but recessions are a fairly normal part of the economic landscape. When a recession occurs, how might you...
GICs
Guaranteed Investment Certificates, or GICs for short, have surged in popularity lately. Recent increases in interest rates have boosted GIC...
A look at how rate increases impact different mortgage types
With inflation at its highest level in almost 40 years, the Bank of Canada continues to take drastic action to...
Automatic Investing
What is Automatic Investing? While data shows that younger generations are challenging old adages related to personal finance, there are...
Budgeting for Inflation
If you thought the end of the pandemic would bring a return to economic normalcy, 2022 has certainly been surprising....
RRSP or TFSA: Which one makes sense for you?
At first glance, many investors are left wondering whether they should invest in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or an...
Protect Your Finances from “Cyberthieves”
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping...
This year create financial resolutions that you can stick to
A new year brings a host of new year’s resolutions. It’s very common for people to make these resolutions around...
2022 year-end checklist: Looking back and looking forward
2022 was a year of ups and downs. High inflation and rising interest rates resulted in challenging financial situations for...
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