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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Understanding the 2022 Federal Budget
The 2022 Canadian Federal Budget was recently unveiled, providing Canadians with a roadmap for a year of Government funding and economic recovery. The entire report is just over 300 pages,…
Top 5 Tax FAQs 2022
Coast Capital’s Debra Brady sat down with accountant and Turbo Tax spokesperson Susan Watkin to ask some of our most frequently asked questions about taxes this season. 1. How…
Renting vs buying a home | Global Morning News
For many owning a home used to be the ultimate goal, but with current sky-high prices that feels out of reach for many in BC. On the other hand…
Grow Your Money
Tips to help you make the most of your investments.
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How to stay the course on the uncertain road ahead.
The last two years have been unlike anything experienced before in our 80 years of delivering financial advice—but they also followed a familiar pattern. We understand that volatility in the…
A how-to guide to ethical investing.
A how-to guide to ethical investing. As a citizen who’s conscious about where you put your money, you may have some questions about how to invest ethically. Or, maybe you’re more motivated by not putting…
How to make sure your investments match your values | Global Morning News
Many people want to make sure that their investment portfolios to reflect their values, while still yielding long term financial returns. That can be achieved through sustainable investing, but…
Working at Coast
All about working at Coast Capital Savings.
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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…
Pride Inclusivity Network (PIN): Interview with Rachel Coyle and Ryan Pedwell
In an effort to shine a light on Coast Capital’s Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy, and celebrate the leadership of our Pride Inclusivity Network (PIN), we took the opportunity to speak…
Power to the World: From Coast to Kathmandu
Empowering and encouraging our employees to give back by volunteering is a big part of what we do here at Coast Capital. We believe that when you give your time,…
Small Business Centre
Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.
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What rising interest rates mean for you and your business.
Canadian businesses are emerging from the dark days of the pandemic ready to grow again. But with the Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates in the weeks and…
Small Business Guide: How to manage debt
Even though taking on debt is incredibly common, and in some circumstances even expected in order to run and grow a business, that four-letter word still causes entrepreneurs a lot…
Open for business: Best ways to follow British Columbia’s Restart plan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online retail experienced a buying boom. But many small businesses, sole proprietors, and those in the trades were left to wait things out. Now, the BC…
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
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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…
