Investing myths debunked
So you’ve got some money. Maybe not a lot, but some. And you want to see it grow, like those Sea Monkeys you had as a kid. But where should…
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…
3 ways you can protect yourself from fraud this holiday season
Buyer beware: As you shop over the holiday season, the thieving Grinch will try to deprive you of your hard-earned money. The swell of shopping activity provides increased opportunities for…
One employee’s take on financial literacy
At Coast Capital, we’re all about helping our members achieve financial well-being, and our employees are a key part in helping us deliver on this. We recently ran a contest…
What rising interest rates mean for you
In the wake of three interest rate hikes this year by the Bank of Canada, many Canadians have been hit with the reality that rates can, indeed, rise. This was…
Ultimate Guide | How to manage your business’s cash flow.
As a small business owner, you’re managing cash coming in and out of your business everyday. From the smallest transaction to your monthly storefront rent payment, you need to have…
8 money tips for university
The start of the school year is an exciting time. It means giddy reunions with your friends, welcome back parties, cracking open… brand new notebooks, lugging textbooks across campus, nuking…
10 money-saving tips for back to school
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! …ok, maybe second. The jolly man in the red suit may not be making his appearance for another three months, but it’s…
Pay off your student loan like a pro
Loan. The other four-letter L-word. With the average student debt creeping past the $25,000 mark in 2015, and 40 percent of that coming from government student loans, you may not…