Articles & Advice
We know how important your wellness is, and we want to help in every way possible to provide you with tips and tricks along the way that can help make things easier when it comes to your financial health. Our helpful categories below will provide a starting point in your journey towards financial wellness. If you have any questions regarding any of our advice, contact us - we're here to help!
BUYING A HOME
Start Saving for Your First Home
The Mortgage Stress Test
Common Mistakes of First-Time Homebuyers
What to Look for in a Mortgage
How Much Money Can You Borrow for your First Home
Savings Options for Your First Home
Mortgage Checklist
Homebuying Step by Step: A Guide to Buying a Home in Canada
Start Saving for Your First Home
The Mortgage Stress Test
Common Mistakes of First-Time Homebuyers
What to Look for in a Mortgage
How Much Money Can You Borrow for your First Home
Savings Options for Your First Home
Mortgage Checklist
Homebuying Step by Step: A Guide to Buying a Home in Canada
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE
Raising Financially Literate Kids: Practical Tips for Parents
Harnessing the 'Miracle' of Compound Interest
Why Saving for Retirement is Essential
If you’re one of the 55% of Canadians living in the prairies who have no retirement savings plan, this article’s for you.
How Mutual Funds Help Grow Your Savings
How Mutual Funds Help Grow Your Savings
Keeping on Track After Your Investments Have Taken a Hit
The One Decision That Could Boost Your Wealth Today
Raising Financially Literate Kids: Practical Tips for Parents
Harnessing the 'Miracle' of Compound Interest
Why Saving for Retirement is Essential
If you’re one of the 55% of Canadians living in the prairies who have no retirement savings plan, this article’s for you.
How Mutual Funds Help Grow Your Savings
How Mutual Funds Help Grow Your Savings
Keeping on Track After Your Investments Have Taken a Hit
The One Decision That Could Boost Your Wealth Today
IMPROVING YOUR FINANCES
Emotional Spending: Understanding and Overcoming the Cycle
The Value of an Emergency Fund
How to Combat Financial Anxiety
What Inflation Means to Your Financial Plan
Financial Routines
10 Ways to Improve Your Finances
New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
10 Tips for Setting a Budget you can Stick To
Why Budgeting is More Important Than Ever
10 Financial Items Every Canadian Should Have
Kickstarting the New Year with Smart Money Resolutions
Emotional Spending: Understanding and Overcoming the Cycle
The Value of an Emergency Fund
How to Combat Financial Anxiety
What Inflation Means to Your Financial Plan
Financial Routines
10 Ways to Improve Your Finances
New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
10 Tips for Setting a Budget you can Stick To
Why Budgeting is More Important Than Ever
10 Financial Items Every Canadian Should Have
Kickstarting the New Year with Smart Money Resolutions
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES
Tips for Safe Online Marketplace Transactions
Tips for Safe Online Marketplace Transactions
Beware of Unexpected e-Transfer Notifications
Beware of Unexpected e-Transfer Notifications
Common Scams to Watch Out for in Canada
Common Scams to Watch Out for in Canada
Stay Safe from Rental and Vehicle Sale Scams
Stay Safe from Rental and Vehicle Sale Scams
Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fake Job Ads
Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fake Job Ads
Phishing and fake job ads are common ways fraudsters try to steal your information or money. Here's how to protect yourself!
Tips for Safe Online Marketplace Transactions
Tips for Safe Online Marketplace Transactions
Beware of Unexpected e-Transfer Notifications
Beware of Unexpected e-Transfer Notifications
Common Scams to Watch Out for in Canada
Common Scams to Watch Out for in Canada
Stay Safe from Rental and Vehicle Sale Scams
Stay Safe from Rental and Vehicle Sale Scams
Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fake Job Ads
Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fake Job Ads
Phishing and fake job ads are common ways fraudsters try to steal your information or money. Here's how to protect yourself!
SAVINGS BASICS
Comparing the TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA
Mutual Funds 101
If you’ve never invested before - or have all of your investments held by your employer - you may not know much about mutual funds.
What is a TFSA?
While many Canadians have Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), there is still a lot of confusion around what they are actually for. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions.
RRSP Basics
While RRSPs have been around since the 1950s, many people still don’t know much about them or get them confused with other registered accounts.
What is RRSP Season?
What exactly is the RRSP deadline and why should you care about it? Two of the major registered savings accounts in Canada are Registered Retirement Savings Plans and Tax-Free Savings Accounts.
RRSP vs TFSA
Successful Saving for People who Hate to Save
Guide for New Savers: How to Build your Savings Quickly
How to Save for Different Goals
Secrets to Saving when Money is Tight
Comparing the TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA
Mutual Funds 101
If you’ve never invested before - or have all of your investments held by your employer - you may not know much about mutual funds.
What is a TFSA?
While many Canadians have Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), there is still a lot of confusion around what they are actually for. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions.
RRSP Basics
While RRSPs have been around since the 1950s, many people still don’t know much about them or get them confused with other registered accounts.
What is RRSP Season?
What exactly is the RRSP deadline and why should you care about it? Two of the major registered savings accounts in Canada are Registered Retirement Savings Plans and Tax-Free Savings Accounts.
RRSP vs TFSA
Successful Saving for People who Hate to Save
Guide for New Savers: How to Build your Savings Quickly
How to Save for Different Goals
Secrets to Saving when Money is Tight
BORROWING BASICS
Building Credit from Scratch for Newcomers to Canada
Building your Credit Rating
If you’ve ever been turned down for a loan because of your credit rating, you’ll already know how important it is when it comes to having financial options.
A Stress-Free Way to Finance Your New Vehicle
Are you in the market for some new wheels but feeling overwhelmed by your choices for financing? We get it! We understand the importance of finding a financing solution that works for you and your budget..
Personal Loan vs Personal Line of Credit
With so many borrowing options available, working out which is the best one for you can be really tricky. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each option can help you to decide which one suits your situation.
4 Ways to Consolidate Your Debt
Building Credit from Scratch for Newcomers to Canada
Building your Credit Rating
If you’ve ever been turned down for a loan because of your credit rating, you’ll already know how important it is when it comes to having financial options.
A Stress-Free Way to Finance Your New Vehicle
Are you in the market for some new wheels but feeling overwhelmed by your choices for financing? We get it! We understand the importance of finding a financing solution that works for you and your budget..
Personal Loan vs Personal Line of Credit
With so many borrowing options available, working out which is the best one for you can be really tricky. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each option can help you to decide which one suits your situation.