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Planning your estate? Here are the top 5 misconceptions you need to consider
Planning your estate is one of the last things most people want to think about or discuss. It’s a taboo subject which...
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Continuing to Support the Fonthill Community
Oct 23, 2023 by Jack Bedard
What does truly local banking mean to you?
At many banks, it could mean the ability to walk into a branch located in...
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Does Your Financial Planner Have Your Back?
Jul 17, 2023 by Debbi Tonnies-Violette
When it comes to managing your finances and planning for the future, having a caring and reliable financial planner by...
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Saving for post-secondary – how much do I actually need to save for my kids?
Jun 12, 2023 by Catherine Palmer
As we head into the summer, we know that September will be here before we know it. And with that, many high school...
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My mortgage is coming up for renewal in 2023 – how much is this going to hurt?
Apr 26, 2023 by Mark Bolduc
If your mortgage is coming due this year, you may be wondering how much of an impact the higher interest rates will...
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Why is everything so expensive?
Jan 10, 2023 by Trevor Lagerwerf
Do you remember the good old days: $5 footlongs at Subway, Toonie Tuesdays at KFC or a BigMac extra value meal for less...
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“Buy now pay later” is all the rage. So what’s the deal?
Oct 27, 2022 by Sandra Arsenault
Remember back in the day? “But wait… there’s more! With only 10 easy payments of $19.99, you receive not one, but TWO...
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Do I really need to start saving for my child’s education this early?
Sep 1, 2022 by PenFinancial Credit Union
What’s the Big Deal?
The news coming out of the USA that up to $10,000 of student debt was being eliminated for most...
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The 5 Best Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
Jul 28, 2022 by Sarah Bujacz
As life continues to return to “normal”, whatever this new normal looks like, we are seeing an increase in people...
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I’m a millennial who grew up in Niagara. Will I ever be able to buy a home here?
May 31, 2022 by Sarah Bujacz
The Reality
It seems that every day we read how expensive housing is becoming in Niagara and beyond.
If you’re not...
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5 reasons to choose a Credit Union
Nov 16, 2021 by PenFinancial Credit Union
When it comes to personal finances, Canadians have a lot of choices. It can be overwhelming. While there are plenty of...
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Should I pay off my mortgage or invest more?
Jun 24, 2021 by PenFinancial Credit Union
With the current low mortgage rates, I am finding a lot of my members have the same question: should I try pay down my...
