Wondering where to start to save up for a down payment?
Buying a home is possibly the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. Beyond shopping for a great rate and figuring out what your new monthly budget could look like, you need to…
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Fixed vs. variable – which mortgage rate is right for you?
There can be a lot of jargon in the mortgage process, and keeping track of the different products, different dates and different rates can be tough. And because it’s such…
How porting your mortgage can save you money
Are you in your forever home? Do you plan to move sometime soon? Regardless of which life stage you’re in, as a homeowner, the option to port or move your…
Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage one—How to get ready
Buying a home will likely be the largest purchase of your life, so how do you know you’re ready to own one? Apparently, the majority of Canadians are up for…
Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage two—surviving the mortgage process
Your offer was accepted on a home you really like! But don’t pop the cork just yet. As much as you want to celebrate, it’s time to get serious and…
Guide for first-time homebuyers: Stage three—closing on your home successfully
When you’re purchasing a home, the last step is called the closing process. If you are reading this, then you may be ready to finalize the last details of your…
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Managing Your Money
Making complicated money matters easier.
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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…
Ultimate baby budget checklist.
With a baby on the way, odds are you have more than one or two things on your mind–and we’re willing to guess money is one of them. To help…
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…
Grow Your Money
Tips to help you make the most of your investments.
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How to prepare for a market slowdown.
It’s okay to feel concerned about recent economic news. Despite what you may have heard, there are reasons for optimism, and things you can do now to prepare for a…
How to choose the right GIC for your goals.
It may seem particularly challenging right now to save for the future, but we promise there’s a way. Even though inflation and rising interest rates have dimmed economic forecasts for…
Surviving the Bear.
In mid June, the S&P 500 officially entered “Bear Market” territory, meaning it’s dropped 20% in value from the last market peak. Signs of this drop can be seen in…
Working at Coast
All about working at Coast Capital Savings.
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Finding real purpose: Championing employees of all backgrounds.
At Coast Capital, our purpose, shared values and behaviours drive us to build better, brighter and more inclusive futures for everyone, including our employees. We recognize our key role as…
Finding real purpose | Supporting the causes our employees care about.
Coast Capital’s employees are passionate about the communities they live, work and serve in. So passionate, in fact, that our employees volunteered a total of 6,000 hours to 287 community…
Pronouns matter at Coast Capital
At Coast Capital, we seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for our members, employees and the communities we serve. We believe there is nothing more empowering, or important…
Small Business Centre
Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.
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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…
How to invest and grow your money outside your business.
It may seem particularly challenging right now to save for the future, but we promise there’s a way. Even though inflation and rising interest rates have dimmed economic forecasts for…
The upside of a down market.
Rising interest rates and volatile markets have certainly caused quite a bit of concern for Canadians over the past several weeks—but that doesn’t mean there aren’t silver linings to be…
The Art of the Side Hustle
Tips for how to become your own boss.
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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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
