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Better living through investing: make your plan with ACU in partnership with Credential Securities

Saving for the future can be intimidating. In fact, more than half of Canadians say around $200 is the difference between making and missing their bill payments—a challenging problem partially…

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Planning your year-round family budget

Keeping to your monthly budget can be a real challenge when there are so many events and occasions taking place all year round. Just when you think you’ve got your…

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Support local this holiday season

Support local: Why small businesses in your community need you this holiday season

Shop local. We’ve all heard this phrase, and it’s vital to our Manitoba community. Local businesses are extremely important for our economies. Not only do they create jobs and encourage…

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Money tips

March Fraud Prevention Month 2022: Top scams
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Protect yourself against the top scams and fraud in 2024

We explore the top scams that tricked Canadians last year, and what to avoid in the future. Here’s how to protect yourself from fraud.

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4 ways to save on everyday purchases while socially distancing

5 ways to save on everyday purchases

The cost of living is rising across Canada, and while inflation may be finally slowing down, it never hurts to find solutions to save money. Whatever your financial goals for…

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TFSA Basics: How does a TFSA work
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Finance basics: How does a TFSA work?

Ever since its introduction in 2009, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been a hit with Canadians. Yet, despite its widespread popularity, there still seems to be some confusion about…

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Business growth

Support local this holiday season

Support local: Why small businesses in your community need you this holiday season

Shop local. We’ve all heard this phrase, and it’s vital to our Manitoba community. Local businesses are extremely important for our economies. Not only do they create jobs and encourage…

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Follow these ‘5 Cs’ when applying for a business loan

Follow these ‘5 Cs’ when applying for a business loan

If you need financing to run or grow your company, you’re not alone. In 2022, 15% of all Canadian businesses applied for new financing in one or more of these…

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How ACU’s Business Financial Centre helps build strong communities

Nothing is business as usual at Assiniboine Credit Union’s Business Financial Centre (BFC). And that’s completely intentional. With its strong commitment to community and deep expertise in real estate and…

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Community stories

ACU named top Manitoba employer and greenest employer for 2023

More and more Canadians say they want their financial decisions to reflect their values, including those associated with climate change. Employees, too, value working for a company that reflects their…

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ACU Employee Spotlight: Getting to know Karen Di Quinzio, Director of Wealth

With over 25 years of industry experience, Karen Di Quinzio is the Director of Wealth Management at ACU. Her role includes leadership, strategy, coaching and training, hiring, compliance and registrations,…

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