Staying Secure

How to keep your money and information safe while you travel

Passport? Check. Flight itinerary? Check. Wallet? Check. We constantly check our backpacks, pockets, and money belts to ensure these items are still safely stored when we’re travelling. We wouldn’t want…

Staying Secure

Mobile security facts and fictions.

Why is it that when it comes to using our desktops and laptops, we think twice before downloading something or connecting to unknown Wi-Fi networks, but when it comes to…

Staying Secure

How to protect yourself online: Tips from the experts

Have you ever had your personal data compromised? Maybe you’ve lost your credit card and had it frozen as a precautionary measure. Or maybe it was something a little more…

Staying Secure

Protecting yourself against investment fraud

Anyone who has an email account has probably been spammed with fraudulent investment “opportunities” that promise a quick and substantial return if you’d just wire a large sum of money…

Investment fraud protection tips

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Coast Capital Savings is in Courtenay

We’ve opened the doors at our newest branch in Courtenay and are excited to bring the Simple financial help we’re known for to this beautiful community on Vancouver Island. We spoke with Christine…

What $200 can do for your business

Being your own boss has its perks. Flexibility, making important business decisions, even getting to work from home in your pajamas. But being your own boss also comes at a…

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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…