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…
Is all debt bad?
Debt doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Sometimes you need to take on debt to reach a milestone in life like going to school or buying a house. For…
The value of working with a Financial Planner.
Let’s face it – money can be a topic that not a lot of people enjoy openly discussing. It can also be kind of confusing. But it shouldn’t be. With…
How to set a budget you’ll actually use.
Budgets. A word many people dread because of its association with restrictions, hassle, and headaches. But unlike your favourite hairdo from the early 90s, budgets are still in style –…
Your child could be eligible for more than $10,000 in RESP grants
Are you feeling the financial stress that comes with sending a kid off to college one day? You’re not alone. It turns out that 74% of parents feel stressed about…
4 tips to hack your loan
Carrying around the burden of debt is never easy but there are ways to help lessen the pain of paying. Here are some simple suggestions to help you pay down…
The cost of high gas prices and tips to reduce impact
We’re feeling that financial pinch at the pump every time we pull up to the gas station. It seems like it’s always a gamble–will the cost be high or will…
5 things you can do with $300
For a limited time, when you open a membership with Coast Capital, you’ll get a $300 bonus,* plus no monthly fees. So what will you do with your extra cash?…
Finance books that won’t put you to sleep
Since you’re here, we can assume that you’re either interested in reading about personal finances but you often find yourself bored and confused, or you love reading about it as…
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