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From saving for your golden years to saving for a rainy day, having a plan for your money is key. Or, if you already know what you're looking for, credit unions offer RRSPs, TFSAs, and more to help you plan for your future.

To learn more about your investing and savings options, start by choosing your nearest credit union location.

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Home sweet home: Is buying right for you?

With younger Atlantic Canadians forging their own unique paths and ditching age-old traditions, now is the time to ask: Is owning always better than renting?

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What do the recent interest rate increases mean for you and your wallet?

The ultimate guide to TFSAs and RRSPs

TFSA? RRSP? OMG!

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Real estate as a retirement plan

Having a plan for your money is key to your retirement.

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Real Talk: Retirement without the savings

We spoke to Tim Eisener of LaHave River Credit Union for some honest financial advice on planning for retirement, without the savings.

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Guide to Retirement

Planning and saving for your eventual retirement is the ultimate long game. A little bit of strategy now can lead to a more winning future.

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Real Talk: What happens if your retirement savings run out?

It's tough to talk about, but what if?

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Registered Retirement Income Fund Calculator

Plan for your retirement with our RRIF payment calculator. Discover the withdrawal amount you are owed, how long it will last, and more with our free tool.

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Why saving for retirement is such a big deal

We all dream of the day we can retirement, but how do we make that happen?

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How, when, and why to withdraw from your registered savings

What happens when it's time to cash in your savings?

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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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How to teach your kids about money

Teaching your kids about money doesn't have to be as painful as you think.

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How to afford being sick

Sickboy's Jeremie Saunders faces death, dying, and illness with a refreshingly honest perspective.

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Five things I wish I knew before I retired

They say hindsight is 20/20.

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How to spend your tax return

It's spring! It's tax season! How will you spend your return?

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Teaching your kids to save

There’s no such thing as starting too early when it comes to learning about money.

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What your Notice of Assessment means

We're breaking down the NOA for you.

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What's the best way to invest $1,000?

What should you do with an extra $1,000?

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How much should you really spend on an engagement ring?

We called in the experts for some modern advice—how much should you spend on an engagement ring and what’s the best way to save?

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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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The low down on interest rates

What do interest rates really mean, anyway?

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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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How to save for the future when you’re self-employed

With a little bit of planning, it’s entirely possible to not just save for the future when you’re self-employed, but to ensure your financial future is solid.

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Why your TFSA should be your secret financial weapon

There are lots of ways to save, but a TFSA—aka a Tax Free Savings Account—might just be the secret financial weapon you’ve been looking for.

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Two ways your RRSP isn’t just for retirement

While retirement might seem like a distant concept now, you can use your RRSP for more things than just enjoying your golden years.

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

If you haven't been able to recently contribute to an RRSP, not all is lost. It is still the perfect time to get yourself set-up for future success.

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Lobster fishers stay rainy day ready

Just a drop in the ocean. Plenty of fish in the sea. Don’t rock the boat. The fishing industry is responsible for some of the most common and widely-u

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Registered Savings 101: Roundtable Q&A

We understand you want RRSP and TFSA straight talk.

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Date nights for life

There’s a lot of pressure to plan the perfect date night. But an evening to remember doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Savings that can do more: Ethical investments

What are ethical investments?! We’re here to debunk some myths and explain the basics, and how it can benefit your bottom line.

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Happily ever after: How to get your finances in shape for the future

In Nova Scotia, one family found themselves looking toward the future, but being stuck in a financial past.

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RRSP Calculator

Our RRSP calculator will help you find the plan that fits your budget.

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Guide to Budgeting

Our Guide to Budgeting will help you take some of the mystery and stress out of building and maintain your budget.

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Guide to Investing and Savings

Want to learn more about investing? Wish you could save more and spend less? We've got you covered with this helpful guide.

Investing and Savings

Looking for some financial advice of your own?

Home sweet home: Is buying right for you?

Rate Increases 101

The ultimate guide to TFSAs and RRSPs

Real estate as a retirement plan

Real Talk: Retirement without the savings

Guide to Retirement

Real Talk: What happens if your retirement savings run out?

Registered Retirement Income Fund Calculator

Why saving for retirement is such a big deal

How, when, and why to withdraw from your registered savings

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

How to teach your kids about money

How to afford being sick

Five things I wish I knew before I retired

How to spend your tax return

Teaching your kids to save

What your Notice of Assessment means

What's the best way to invest $1,000?

How much should you really spend on an engagement ring?

Why you should care about the RESP contribution deadline

The low down on interest rates

Should you buy or lease your new car?

How to save for the future when you’re self-employed

Why your TFSA should be your secret financial weapon

Two ways your RRSP isn’t just for retirement

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

Lobster fishers stay rainy day ready

Registered Savings 101: Roundtable Q&A

Date nights for life

Savings that can do more: Ethical investments

Happily ever after: How to get your finances in shape for the future

RRSP Calculator

Guide to Budgeting

Guide to Investing and Savings

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Home sweet home: Is buying right for you?

Rate Increases 101

The ultimate guide to TFSAs and RRSPs

Real estate as a retirement plan

Real Talk: Retirement without the savings

Guide to Retirement

Real Talk: What happens if your retirement savings run out?

Registered Retirement Income Fund Calculator

Why saving for retirement is such a big deal

How, when, and why to withdraw from your registered savings

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

How to teach your kids about money

How to afford being sick

Five things I wish I knew before I retired

How to spend your tax return

Teaching your kids to save

What your Notice of Assessment means

What's the best way to invest $1,000?

How much should you really spend on an engagement ring?

Why you should care about the RESP contribution deadline

The low down on interest rates

Should you buy or lease your new car?

How to save for the future when you’re self-employed

Why your TFSA should be your secret financial weapon

Two ways your RRSP isn’t just for retirement

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

Lobster fishers stay rainy day ready

Registered Savings 101: Roundtable Q&A

Date nights for life

Savings that can do more: Ethical investments

Happily ever after: How to get your finances in shape for the future

RRSP Calculator

Guide to Budgeting

Guide to Investing and Savings

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