Borrowing & Investing
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Solve your banking woes: Trust a credit union

By Claire on Apr 18, 2017 12:15:43 PM

A growing problem

Many Canadians trust their finances – and a large portion of their livelihood – to one of five major banks in Canada. They trust the banks, and their employees, to offer solid advice and good products and services to manage their money.

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The power of financial literacy: Breaking the cycle of poverty

By PenFinancial Credit Union on Nov 29, 2016 1:03:09 AM

Team ENERGI is changing lives. ENERGI stands for “Enterprise Niagara for Employment Resources and ‘Green’ Initiatives” – and a whole lot more. Since 2009, the Team ENERGI program has delivered life skills workshops, employment supports, and hands-on work experience to youth facing barriers to employment in Niagara.

Topics: Financial Literacy Truly Local Articles
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Investing 101: Socially responsible investing

By PenFinancial Credit Union on Nov 2, 2016 6:22:13 PM

Investing:  [verb] confusing process involving magic and midwifery, in which your money is swept away today with the hopes of producing more money in the future. See related terms: dreams, confusion, fees, retirement, and future.

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