With school starting, it’s a great time to start saving for your child’s education. Over the next three weeks, we are going to talk about government programs and strategies for saving for your child’s post-secondary education including: Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) A Registered Education Savings Plan is a special
As kids return to school this week, it’s important to prioritize their safety. We believe sharing this information is a valuable reminder for #SafetySunday. While social media provides a platform to share updates with friends and family, it’s crucial to exercise caution when it comes to sharing private information. For
As kids start or return to school, it is a good reminder that we are our children’s main teachers. As they watch us go through the day, they learn about how we use and value money. These lessons will stay with them. Thank you, Credit Canada, for introducing me to
Last week, we hosted our Stuff the Bus event at Staples in Owen Sound. It was an incredibly rewarding experience for me as it was my first time being involved. Stuff the Bus is an annual event that takes place around the same time each year, aimed at helping students
For more information about SOS and how they help, click here. Check out the van’s new graphic:
Know your bills! With the variety of ways we receive bills, it can get confusing and muddled. We, at the United Way, have recently seen a hydro bill that someone was paying that was in their name but was for a previous apartment… so they were unknowingly paying the hydro
If you or someone you know relies on oil for heating their home, they could potentially be eligible for assistance in transitioning to a more efficient heat pump system. The “Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program” is a program Learn more at this link: Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
What is a credit score? A number that sums up all the information in your credit report. It is used to measure risk – the risk to the creditor that you might not repay your credit as agreed. Creditors, like banks, credit card companies, car financing companies, and landlords, will
Join us at Staples Owen Sound from Thursday, August 17th to Saturday, August 19th for our Stuff The Bus event, and help us make a difference in the lives of local students. Our goal is to fill a bus with school supplies for The Backpack Program, and we need your
Our 25th event this month landed on a Tuesday… you know what that means! It’s #211Tuesday! Here are 25 example questions you can ask 211. How to Reach 211 Dial 2-1-1 Toll-Free: 1-877-330-3213TTY: 855-405-7446 The helpline is answered by real people 24/7. Service is available in 150+ languages. Text 2-1-1Text is available Monday to Friday
