Starting Off
Whether you’re pursuing a post-secondary education or getting your first full-time job, this is the time to manage debt and start good financial habits that will follow you though life.
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Homeowner or Renter for Life? |
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Owning a home has long been a traditional financial goal. Yet it’s getting harder to reach that goal. In January of 2018, a new mortgage stress test was introduced... Read More
June 10, 2019
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How to Save for your Next Vacation |
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Taking time off to relax and recharge from our busy, technology-driven lives has become so important. Getting through the long, frigid Canadian winter without a vacation can seem like a cruel punishment. Read More
April 15, 2019
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How to Set Financial Goals You’re Motivated to Achieve |
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What do you want to have and do in life? For many young people just beginning their adult lives, this is not an easy question to answer... Read More
February 18, 2019
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Creating Good Financial Health |
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Eating well, exercising regularly and getting a good night’s sleep all contribute to being mentally and physically healthy. But did you know ... Read More
November 12, 2018
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OSAP: What to Know Today & How It Can Impact Your Finances Tomorrow |
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If you’re an Ontario resident wondering about financing post-secondary education, chances are you’ve heard of OSAP. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is ... Read More
October 15, 2018
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Top 10 Money Tips Before Heading off to College or University |
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1. Stay on top of your finances by using all channels to access your money while you’re away from home: KCU online banking and the mobile banking app for day to day transactions and... Read More
August 13, 2018
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Saving: Start Early and Make It Automatic |
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The best time to start forming good financial habits, like saving, is when you’re young. Because bad habits, like living beyond your means, can be very difficult to break as you get older....Read More
June 4, 2018
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5 Don’t-Skip Tips For a Getting an Apartment in a Competitive Rental Environment |
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It’s challenging to find an affordable apartment in today’s crazy rental market. Everyone seems to know someone eager to view a new place only to find it rented to someone else immediately....Read More
March 26, 2018
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The Pros and Cons of Credit Cards |
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For many people, getting a credit card is their first real foray into the world of personal finance. Sure, you may have earned money and spent it before, maybe made a mini-budget or two....Read More
November 6, 2017
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5 Reasons It’s Important to Use a Budget |
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If you’ve recently moved out on your own, started a new job, or even moved away to attend college or university, you may have to manage your own finances for the first time ever....Read More
November 3, 2017
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10 Money Saving Tips |
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Managing your cash flow, while starting out, can be challenging. You don’t always have a steady stream of income and unexpected expenses can seemingly pop up out of nowhere....Read More
October 27, 2017
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Ways to Save |
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“You have to save money!” It’s a very general statement. We hear it all the time, but it turns out it can mean different things to different people....Read More
October 6, 2017
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Why a Good Credit Score is Important: Building and Maintaining Good Credit |
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Are you doing everything you can to work towards good credit?
Establishing and maintaining good credit habits is important for building your credit score....Read More
September 15, 2017
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