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Access Credit Union is where you need us to be, with sound advice on any device. \n (7)" --- #003B49 [![AccessCU\_Horizontal\_Colour\_pws-1](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour_pws-1.png?width=199&height=50&name=AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour_pws-1.png "AccessCU_Horizontal_Colour_pws-1")](https://www.accesscu.ca/) Open main menu Close main menu Select Category Budgeting Education Savings Finances Financial Literacy Fraud Investing Lending Mortgage Retirement Savings Saving Security Spending TFSA Tips & Advice Posts by: ## Access Credit Union ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Credit-Score-1.jpg) [Tips & Advice,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) [Financial Literacy](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/financial-literacy) ### [7 Common Credit Score Myths](https://blog.accesscu.ca/7-common-credit-score-myths) Get the facts, not the misconceptions. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/7-common-credit-score-myths) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Four-percent-rule.jpg) [Retirement Savings,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/retirement-savings) [Tips & Advice](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) ### [The 4% Rule](https://blog.accesscu.ca/the-4-percent-rule) Is this retirement benchmark right for you? [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/the-4-percent-rule) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Estate-Planning.jpg) [Retirement Savings,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/retirement-savings) [Tips & Advice](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) ### [The Building Blocks of an Estate Plan](https://blog.accesscu.ca/the-building-blocks-of-an-estate-plan) Your Will, Power of Attorney, and Living Will [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/the-building-blocks-of-an-estate-plan) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Blog-Image.jpg) [Tips & Advice,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) [Financial Literacy](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/financial-literacy) ### [Five Ways Parents Can Teach Children Good Financial Habits](https://blog.accesscu.ca/five-ways-parents-can-teach-children-good-financial-habits) ### Introducing children to the basics of banking and budgeting at an early age can prepare them for the future. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/five-ways-parents-can-teach-children-good-financial-habits) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Buying%20your%20first%20home.jpg) [Mortgage,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/mortgage) [Lending](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/lending) ### [Where to Get Started When Buying Your First Home](https://blog.accesscu.ca/where-to-get-started-when-buying-your-first-home) You’re thinking about buying your first home, but where do you start? Follow these steps if you are starting the process of buying your first home. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/where-to-get-started-when-buying-your-first-home) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Pre-approval.jpg) [Mortgage,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/mortgage) [Lending](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/lending) ### [What You Need to Have Ready for a Mortgage Pre-Approval](https://blog.accesscu.ca/what-you-need-to-have-ready-for-a-mortgage-pre-approval) ### When you get a [mortgage with Access](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/personal/borrowing/mortgages), we want to make sure you get the right mortgage solution for you. Here is a list of documents you should have ready for your mortgage pre-approval. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/what-you-need-to-have-ready-for-a-mortgage-pre-approval) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Renewing%20your%20mortgage.jpg) [Mortgage](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/mortgage) ### [What to Know About Renewing Your Mortgage](https://blog.accesscu.ca/what-to-know-about-renewing-your-mortgage) When your mortgage is up for renewal, you may feel uncertain about what steps you need to take. Here are some important factors to consider when your [mortgage](https://www.accesscu.ca/en/personal/borrowing/mortgages) is up for renewal. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/what-to-know-about-renewing-your-mortgage) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/Retirement%20Income%20Fund.jpg) [Investing,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/investing) [Saving,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/saving) [Retirement Savings](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/retirement-savings) ### [RIF or RRIF: Which One is Right for You?](https://blog.accesscu.ca/rif-or-rrif-which-one-is-right-for-you) Although they look similar, RIFs and RRIFs have different rules and regulations. Read more to find out which option is the best fit for you, now and for the future. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/rif-or-rrif-which-one-is-right-for-you) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/How%20to%20handle%20side%20income.jpg) [Tips & Advice,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) [Finances](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/finances) ### [How to Handle Your Side Income](https://blog.accesscu.ca/how-to-handle-your-side-income) Extra income from a side hustle is very exciting and can feel like a nice bonus. Discover our tips for making your side income work for you. [Read More](https://blog.accesscu.ca/how-to-handle-your-side-income) ![](https://blog.accesscu.ca/hubfs/iStock-1399000045.jpg) [Tips & Advice,](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/tips-advice) [Budgeting](https://blog.accesscu.ca/tag/budgeting) ### [How to Manage Your Wedding Day Budget](https://blog.accesscu.ca/how-to-manage-your-wedding-day-budget) As the big day approaches, we want to offer peace of mind by ensuring that you not only have a financially efficient wedding, but also a super fun one! 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