Managing Your Money

RRSP vs TFSA. Which is better for you?

The great debate: TFSA vs RRSP With the RRSP contribution deadline just around the corner, it’s important to know about all your savings options. Today we break down which savings…

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Managing Your Money

Making complicated money matters easier.

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Making complicated money matters easier.

Managing Your Money

How regular advice sessions keep you on track, even in irregular circumstances.

On December 7th, the Bank of Canada announced yet another interest rate hike in its ongoing fight to tame the rate of inflation, with an increase of 0.5%. With grocery…

Managing Your Money

Why holiday shopping with credit cards could be more expensive this year.

Your holiday shopping bills could get more expensive, and not just because of inflation. Starting in October, customers paying with credit cards could be charged fees of up to 2.4%…

Managing Your Money

Answers to the 4 biggest financial questions keeping Canadians up at night.

It’s hard to ignore the fact that inflation and interest rates are on the rise, and with Canadians experiencing their sixth rake hike since March 2022, there’s no doubt money…

Grow Your Money

Tips to help you make the most of your investments.

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Tips to help you make the most of your investments.

Grow Your Money

Why ESG is an important consideration for long-term investment success.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing refers to a set of standards investors use to screen companies based on their behaviour. It’s a scoreboard to guide your investment choices based…

Grow Your Money

WEBINAR | A beginner’s guide to investing

If you’re new to investing, there can be a lot of information to get your head around. It’s completely normal to want to just stuff your money in a mattress…

Grow Your Money

Don’t let short-term disruptions get in the way of long-term goals.

The last three years have been incredibly, and persistently, tumultuous, with the constant ebbs and flows of developments — surrounding things including the pandemic, geopolitics, inflation and interest rates —…

Working at Coast

All about working at Coast Capital Savings.

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All about working at Coast Capital Savings.

Working at Coast

Employee Spotlight: Trevor Gatson

We are excited to share the news that seasoned wealth professional, Trevor Gatson, is returning to Coast Capital Investment Management as Financial Planner. Trevor brings more than two decades of…

Working at Coast

Real purpose: Tobi Egbewumi’s Coast Capital story.

None of what we do would be possible without our people. Real people, connected by our shared purpose, offering real advice to our members. Working together for a better today,…

Working at Coast

Real connection: Natalie Moore’s Coast Capital story.

None of what we do would be possible without our people. Real people, connected by our shared purpose, offering real advice to our members. Working together for a better today,…

Small Business Centre

Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.

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Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.

Small Business Centre

WEBINAR | How to manage your money when you’re starting a business

According to the most recent nation-wide survey, small businesses make up 68.6% of Canada’s economy and employ 8.4 million people. That’s almost eight times the amount of people employed by…

Small Business Centre

Sign of optimism for business owners following Bank of Canada announcement.

The Bank of Canada has once again raised its overnight interest rate, this time by 0.5%. And while that can make borrowing somewhat more expensive in the short term, the…

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Chequing vs Savings vs GICs: How much should go where?

It can be confusing, as a business owner, trying to balance having access to cash with growing your returns – but we’re here to make it simple. Learn more about…

The Art of the Side Hustle

Tips for how to become your own boss.

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Tips for how to become your own boss.

The Art of the Side Hustle

The gig worker savings plan.

The gig economy is no longer just for side hustlers. It’s become an important aspect of work life for many people. Gig workers—defined as those who participate in short-term contracts…

The Art of the Side Hustle

Bookkeeping secrets for the gig economy

Bookkeeping secrets for the gig economy Managing your own books can send shivers down the spines of even the bravest of freelancers. Whether you’re spearheading your own startup, consulting on…

The Art of the Side Hustle

How to promote your side hustle like a full-fledged business

Side hustles are here to stay. According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadian gig workers jumped by 70 percent between 2005 and 2016—that’s an increase of 1 million to 1.7 million…

Career Corner

Explore articles for those starting or transitioning their careers.

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Career Corner

5 ways to successfully reenter the workforce

In today’s transitioning job market, it’s becoming increasingly more common for people to take a break from full-time work. The reasons could be vast and varied: the need to care…

Career Corner

A job-seeker’s guide to networking in a virtual world

Living through a pandemic is tough enough. But for Canadians who have lost their jobs, social distancing makes it even harder to connect with past colleagues or other contacts, especially…

Career Corner

Life after CERB: What happens when benefits end?

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been a lifesaver for many cash-strapped Canadians since COVID-19 forced widespread layoffs and business closures, providing $2,000 per month to more than 8.5…

Joining Finances with a Partner

Find out if, when and how you should combine finances with your partner.

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Find out if, when and how you should combine finances with your partner.

Joining Finances with a Partner

WEBINAR | How to combine finances with your partner.

So, you’re taking your relationship to the next level. Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you, full of hope for the future and opportunities for growth and change. You…

Joining Finances with a Partner

Ultimate Guide | How to combine finances with your partner.

We get it. Talking about money with your partner can feel weird. But we promise it’s easier than it seems. And what’s more? Once you start the conversation, you’ll soon…

Joining Finances with a Partner

What to consider before joining finances with your partner.

Marriage changes the way you think about money. It encourages you to consider how your spending and savings decisions will impact not just yourself but your partner, too. That’s why…

Managing Money With a Baby on the Way

Learn how to budget and save to reach your growing family's financial goals.

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Learn how to budget and save to reach your growing family's financial goals.

Managing Money With a Baby on the Way

WEBINAR | How to manage money with a baby on the way

Making the decision to expand your family is exciting! But as you know, it requires some planning. And for that–we can help. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the…

Managing Money With a Baby on the Way

Ultimate guide | How to manage your money with a baby on the way

Expanding your family is exciting! And as you’re already well aware, it also requires some planning—we can help. We understand that a lot of Canadians feel like they’re just winging…

Managing Money With a Baby on the Way

How much does parental leave actually pay?

You will always remember the joy you felt welcoming your child into the world. You’ll remember the stress, too – and not just because your baby will keep you up…