Planning ahead – The Blog https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:58:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.10 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/app/uploads/cropped-ccs-logo-512x512-32x32.png Planning ahead – The Blog https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com 32 32 Wondering where to start to save up for a down payment? https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/key-tips-saving-daunting-mortgage-payment/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:03:20 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=1262 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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]]> Your RRSP Questions, Answered https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/your-rrsp-questions-answered/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:40 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=3133 The things you need to think about when it comes to your RRSP will differ based on your life stage and investment history. You’ll have different questions if you’re nearing…

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]]> RRSP vs TFSA. Which is better for you? https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/rrsp-vs-tfsa/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:49 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=2110 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…

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]]> Using your RRSP for things other than retirement https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/using-rrsp-retirement/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:20:51 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=1276 You probably know that you can use an RRSP to save for retirement. But have you considered other ways you can tap into these savings? Read on to find out.…

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]]> 5 Quick Tips for RRSP Season https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/5-quick-tips-for-rrsp-season/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:31:30 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=953 For most people, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is that thing you’re putting money into to save for retirement. And you’re right, it is. But beyond that, many people’s…

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]]> What to do with your income tax refund https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/income-tax-refund/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:07:59 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=4804   If you filed your income taxes by the April 30 deadline and are expecting a refund, you could soon see the money in your account. Branch Manager Jas Dhillon…

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]]> Financial Literacy: So, what exactly is financial literacy anyway? https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/what-is-financial-literacy/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:46:54 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=5162 Financial Literacy Series: What is financial literacy, and why is it so important? You probably spend money almost every day. But that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily an expert on it.…

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]]> It’s not all doom and gloom: How certain businesses are thriving during COVID-19 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/not-doom-gloom-certain-businesses-thriving-covid-19/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:14:50 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=5154 Small business secrets to thriving during a pandemic The Canadian economy may have declined due to COVID-19, but some companies are staying positive. In fact, 77% of Canadian small business…

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]]> How to build a budget for university https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/how-to-build-a-budget-for-university/ Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:49:16 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=4985 You’ve got your university acceptance letter and it’s almost time to begin your post-secondary studies. But are you financially ready to start the school year? Before putting your nose to…

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