Your new home: Demystifying the down payment
Those looking to buy a home in 2024 are facing a lot of uncertainty about how realistic a 20% down payment is for Canadians in this economy. To help you…

Financial Literacy: So, what exactly is financial literacy anyway?
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.…

How Investment Advisors can optimize your savings strategy
We often associate Investment Advisors with our ultimate savings goal—retirement. They help us create an effective retirement income strategy so we can live our later years as relaxed—or adventurous—as we…

Top 4 reasons you need a financial plan
Financial planning isn’t just for ultra-wealthy people moving money between complicated, exotically named investment vehicles. In reality, a financial plan is an important tool for anyone who wants to manage…

Socially Responsible Investing 101
Environmental sustainability is a big part of what we do here at Coast Capital. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation® which means that we meet the highest standards…

A guide to emergency savings
None of us stopped to consider the implications of a global pandemic in our wallets because, really, who knew? But it’s times like these that hammer home the reason we…

How to automate saving
Don’t sweat it. It’s not as complicated as it sounds. You won’t have to code some sort of algorithm to control your online banking. In fact, it takes less than…

What to do with your tax refund
A refund is basically free money, right? Once you receive your tax return, your knee-jerk reaction may be to spend it on a new spring wardrobe or hop on a…

5 quick tips to make the most of a TFSA
A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is like a bottle of red wine – it gets better with age. Compound interest and yearly contribution allowances enhance its benefits with time. Not…
