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Credit unions have been around for over 100 years, but not everybody knows who we are or what we do. To help, we busted five common myths about credit unions.

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The financial pressure of the sandwich generation

It’s no secret that as a region, we’re getting older. But what if you’re in the sandwich generation?

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Rural vs. urban

One of the upsides to living in Atlantic Canada is having the choice to live in either a vibrant city or town or a beautiful rural setting.

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Anatomy of an interest rate

Interest rate. A term you’ve probably heard and likely have a general understanding of. But what exactly is an interest rate? And how is it calculated?

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How to save for a down payment when you’re drowning in student debt

It’s graduation season. And the thing they don’t always tell you in school? That debt can stick around long after you’ve locked in your first paid gig.

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Buying a home on your own

Just because you live alone doesn’t mean you’re destined to rent for the rest of your life (unless that’s what you’re into).

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The low-down on multi-level marketing

MLMs position themselves as ways to earn extra cash, dip your toes into entrepreneurship, and—just maybe—strike it big. So, who’s right?

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Why you should have a separate business banking account

Every business owner should also have a few experts in their back pocket.

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Financial literacy 101: Chequing versus savings

If only Bill Nye the Science Guy told us how to balance our budgets.

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Swipe Right: The real cost of dating

How do you keep your budget intact while you’re on the search for The One?

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How to successfully merge your finances with your significant other

When things get serious, it's time to have an honest conversation.

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How to actually pay off debt in 2019

How you can make your financial new year resolutions come true.

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Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Financial freedom

Imagine going to pay for your gas only to learn your bank account has been drained. That's exactly what happened to our guest on this episode of Real Talk.

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Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Living beyond your means

Biting off more than you can chew is something we all do from time-to-time. But what happens when you get in over your head as a small business owner?

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Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Financially surviving divorce

Divorce is never easy—especially when it comes to dividing finances and assets.

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Financial Future: 2019 Trends Round-up

What's the buzz for 2019 trends?

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Real Talk: Holiday debt

How will you manage the holiday financial hangover?

Money Talks: An evening of financial advice and casual conversation

There’s power in financial literacy, so we brought together a group of 12 Atlantic Canadians for a casual conversation about money to show this in action.

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Why you should care about the RESP contribution deadline

The RESP annual deadline is December 31—and if you have kids, there may be a few good reasons to set aside a bit of extra cash in your plan before year end.

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Real Talk: Surviving identity fraud

If you didn’t buy those new sneakers, or book that flight, or pay for that gas… who did?

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Five things you didn’t know your credit card could do

Did you know there’s also a lot of hidden perks you could be getting with the right credit card?

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The student's guide to using a credit card

Check out how a credit card can be helpful as a student!

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Credit card basics

We’ve compiled a helpful and handy guide to some of the most common credit card terms.

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Why it might be time for a new credit card

A lot has changed over the last few years. Making the switch to a new card could help you get out of debt faster, while earning extra rewards along the way.

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Real Talk: Student debt

What happens to your student loans during the years post-graduation?

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10 things I wish I knew about money before I went to university/college

There’s a saying that hindsight is 20/20—so we asked 10 people who’ve been there what they wish they knew then, that they know for sure now.

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Financial horror stories

For the truly terrifying financial stories, look no further than the real-life stories ahead.

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Money and mental health: Managing financial stress

World Mental Health Day is October 10 and we wanted to talk about difficult financial situations and the impact it can have on your mental health.

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Turkey dump your poor financial habits

This Thanksgiving weekend instead of dumping your high school sweetheart, ditch some of your poor financial habits instead.

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How to keep your budget intact while living with roommates

Whatever your experience, you can’t deny the simple fact that living with roommates can make good financial sense.

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The low-down on interest rates

What do the Bank of Canada's interest rates mean for your wallet?

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Do you really need to upgrade?

Coming hot on the heels of the release of Apple’s latest generation of iPhone, here are some things to think about before you upgrade to a new phone.

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5 financial tips to learn from Gen Z

Gen Z has a few financial habits that every generation should take notice of.

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How to see the world: Saving for extended travel

Mark and his wife April sat down to talk to us about how they made their six-month travel sabbatical turn into a dream trip instead of just a day dream.

Going back to school as a mature student

Education is always a good idea, but making the decision to go back after you’ve been out of the classroom for an extended period of time can be a big change.

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Real Talk: Fertility treatments

Sometimes the assumption is that when the time is right, and you’re ready, pregnancy will come naturally. But for some people, it isn’t that simple.

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Tariff Talk: What tariffs could mean for your wallet

We wanted to give you some of the basics about what a tariff is and how all this talk about them could impact you and your wallet.

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Should you buy or lease your new car?

Buying your first car is a major purchase—next to buying a home, it’s one of the largest purchases you’re likely to make in your life.

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Quality over quantity: Why sometimes it pays to invest

Sometimes it makes the most financial sense to invest in a quality piece rather than spending less money on something that will need to be replaced much sooner.

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How to say “No” to the bride or groom

Weddings can be expensive—and not just for the bride or groom.

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How to survive the job hunt

How are you going to spend your time between graduation and employment?

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Five things every student should know for apartment hunting

What should you be looking for in a student apartment?

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Preparing your finances for travel

Tips to keep in mind when preparing for travel.

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Real Talk: Elder financial abuse

Learn how to prevent and deal with elder financial abuse.

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Wedding budgeting 101

When it comes to weddings, knowing where to splurge and where to save can be tricky, so we broke down the financial basics.

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Three questions you should be asking your contractor

Thinking about renovations? Find out what you should be asking before getting started!

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Tips for you and your budget to survive festival season

It's officially festival season! With a bit of planning, you can make it through without breaking the bank.

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How to afford your spring wardrobe

How can you budget to re-vamp your spring wardrobe?

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Put rubber to the road: A First Timer's Guide to Buying Your First Vehicle

Check out the First Timer's Guide to purchasing a vehicle.

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The FIRE Movement: Four key lessons to help your finances get lit so you can retire early!

Why are people talking about the FIRE Movement? What does it mean?

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Renting vs buying

There are pros and cons to both renting and owning, so we ran some numbers to give you a better idea of what each option means for your finances.

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Real Talk: How to deal with unexpected expenses

Unexpected expenses happen to the best to us. How do you manage when you're hit with an unexpected expense?

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Real Talk: How to financially survive having a kid

There’s the emotional side to literally creating life and all that entails, but what about the financial side?

Budgeting doesn’t have to be a bad word

Budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated. And it doesn’t have to require hours of paperwork, complicated spreadsheets, and math equations.

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How to afford an expensive hobby

Once we make time for our hobbies, how do we make room in our budgets? We chatted with five people who seem to have it figured out!

Cryptocurrency 201

There's still a lot of uncertainty around cryptocurrency—this is uncharted territory, after all. We know you have questions, so we’re here with some answers!

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Glossary of Financial Terms

Talking to a financial expert can sometimes feel like you’re speaking another language. We want to make your next financial discussion a little less baffling.

Are you protected? Four tips for fraud prevention this tax season

It’s no coincidence Fraud Prevention Month and tax season both take place in March. As Canadians file their taxes this spring...

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Cryptocurrency 101

With all the recent chatter about cryptocurrency, we wanted to give a brief overview of what the heck it is and what it might mean for your personal finances.

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What is a credit union?

You can call a credit union whatever you want, but at the core, credit unions are financial institutions.

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Don’t sweat the contribution deadline: Why you should be saving all year

If you haven't been able to contribute to an RRSP in 2017, all is not lost. Now is the perfect time to get yourself set-up for success for next year.

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Budgeting for the holidays

When the festive spirit hits, it can be hard to stick to your budget. We’ve gathered a few ideas to help have a debt-free holiday.

Financial literacy for life

Financial literacy isn’t always a part of our formal education but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take some time to learn the basics.

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How to stay safe online

With fraud on the rise in Atlantic Canada, these tips can help you shop, browse, email and bank online safely.

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What does it mean to be a member?

One of the biggest differences about doing your banking with a credit union is that you are a member of a credit union, not just a customer.

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Registered Savings 101: Roundtable Q&A

We understand you want RRSP and TFSA straight talk.

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Terrifying financial tales

Careless mistakes will ignite quite a scare, read these terrifying financial tales if you dare…

Getting the right financial advice for success

Buying a house is a major decision. It’s much more than picking the place of your dreams – it’s also about getting the best options possible to finance it.

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The real cost of your New Year’s resolutions

We broke down three of the most common New Year’s resolutions and took a hard look at what they really mean for your finances.

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Local financing for local homes

Whether it’s your first house, a summer cottage, or a retirement condo, buying a home is a milestone event and a significant accomplishment.

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Glossary of Terms: Investing

Investing 101

Real Talk: Problem gambling

How to be a savvy online shopper

Side hustlin’

Benefits of the bike

How to eat well on the cheap

How to spend your tax return

Save vs. splurge

Five myths about credit unions, busted

The financial pressure of the sandwich generation

Rural vs. urban

Anatomy of an interest rate

How to save for a down payment when you’re drowning in student debt

Buying a home on your own

The low-down on multi-level marketing

Why you should have a separate business banking account

Financial literacy 101: Chequing versus savings

Swipe Right: The real cost of dating

How to successfully merge your finances with your significant other

How to actually pay off debt in 2019

Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Financial freedom

Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Living beyond your means

Real Talk with Atlantic Live Stream: Financially surviving divorce

Financial Future: 2019 Trends Round-up

Real Talk: Holiday debt

Money Talks: An evening of financial advice and casual conversation

Why you should care about the RESP contribution deadline

Real Talk: Surviving identity fraud

Five things you didn’t know your credit card could do

The student's guide to using a credit card

Credit card basics

Why it might be time for a new credit card

Real Talk: Student debt

10 things I wish I knew about money before I went to university/college

Financial horror stories

Money and mental health: Managing financial stress

Turkey dump your poor financial habits

How to keep your budget intact while living with roommates

The low-down on interest rates

Do you really need to upgrade?

5 financial tips to learn from Gen Z

How to see the world: Saving for extended travel

Going back to school as a mature student

Real Talk: Fertility treatments

Tariff Talk: What tariffs could mean for your wallet

Should you buy or lease your new car?

Quality over quantity: Why sometimes it pays to invest

How to say “No” to the bride or groom

How to survive the job hunt

Five things every student should know for apartment hunting

Preparing your finances for travel

Real Talk: Elder financial abuse

Wedding budgeting 101

Three questions you should be asking your contractor

Tips for you and your budget to survive festival season

How to afford your spring wardrobe

Put rubber to the road: A First Timer's Guide to Buying Your First Vehicle

The FIRE Movement: Four key lessons to help your finances get lit so you can retire early!

Renting vs buying

Real Talk: How to deal with unexpected expenses

​Real Talk: How to financially survive having a kid

Budgeting doesn’t have to be a bad word

How to afford an expensive hobby

Cryptocurrency 201

Glossary of Financial Terms

Are you protected? Four tips for fraud prevention this tax season

Cryptocurrency 101

What is a credit union?

Don’t sweat the contribution deadline: Why you should be saving all year

Budgeting for the holidays

Financial literacy for life

How to stay safe online

What does it mean to be a member?

Registered Savings 101: Roundtable Q&A

Terrifying financial tales

Getting the right financial advice for success

The real cost of your New Year’s resolutions

Local financing for local homes

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Real Talk: How to financially survive having a kid