Saving money can be difficult these days. There are seemingly endless places where you can spend your money, but what can you do for free?

What’s more important? Paying off debt or saving money?

Did you know there’s a right way to bank online? Knowing how to accurately and safely manage your money online is easy, if you have the facts. At Access, we consider ourselves experts at navigating online banking.

Learn how to create a safe and secure password to protect yourself.

The following tips on credit card safety will help you protect your online identity.

Get the facts, not the misconceptions.

Is this retirement benchmark right for you?

Your Will, Power of Attorney, and Living Will

Introducing children to the basics of banking and budgeting at an early age can prepare them for the future.

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.

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!

Read our top wedding budget tips that you’ll want to take down the aisle.

Before buying an electric vehicle, it’s important to do your research. There are three common types, each offering unique benefits and factors you should consider when choosing which is right for you.

With tax season coming to an end, you may be in a fortunate position to be receiving a tax refund.

Here are five different ways you can spend your tax return wisely.

Buying a new home or fixer-upper is always a topic of debate for anyone who’s in the market for a home. There are many pros and cons to each that every prospective buyer must take into consideration. Check out these tips we’ve compiled so you can spend less time debating and more time purchasing the home of your dreams.  

Did you know that more than 50% of Manitobans don't use a budget system to track spending?

Buying a house for the first time may seem like a difficult and daunting task, but with the right knowledge, the process can be a breeze. Here are some tips to consider when starting the home buying process.

Follow these tips to help determine when it’s the right time to downsize.

Whether you are buying a new or used vehicle, a loan offers flexible payment options and your choice of a variable or fixed interest rate.

Now is the time to make sure you have everything you need to easily transition into retirement.

A consolidation loan can make your payments easier to manage.

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to set your New Year’s resolutions!

Staying organized is easier said than done, especially when it comes to financial documents.

Creating an emergency fund may sound difficult, but it is worth it when an emergency arises.

Life can get busy, especially during the holiday season. When we take on more responsibility, we feel like we are stretched past our limits. So how do we budget for more free time?

When shopping during the holidays seems more like ho ho, oh no and less like rockin’ around the Christmas tree, it’s hard to stay cheery and bright during the ‘most wonderful time of the year’.

We've got all the tips and tricks to help you become a budgeting expert.

The best way to avoid getting into trouble with debt is borrowing money wisely from the get-go.

Yes, you can have a credit-free holiday season!

When you're busy, it's easy to lose sight of where you could be over-spending. Here are some ways you could find extra money in your day-to-day budget.

We've gathered our favourite, not-so-common, common sense financial tips.

The best time to start setting financial goals is NOW!

The TFSA is an extremely helpful savings product, but one that comes with many questions. As a financial institution, giving you insider information on TFSAs is super important to us. Find the details below!

The purpose of an RRSP is to ultimately help you save for retirement. Of course, if you’re retiring tomorrow and haven’t contributed a penny, it might be a little too late to start.

Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from reputable companies in order to persuade individuals to reveal personal information, such as online banking passwords and credit card numbers.

Although phishing can be a frightening topic, if you’re well-informed, it’s something you don’t have to worry about. Here are our facts (and tips) regarding phishing:

Teaching teens how to budget effectively can help them build positive financial habits and skills that last a lifetime. Teens can earn money in many ways, and some of today's teens are even earning income from online businesses! Once the money starts rolling in, learning how to budget is crucial.

Sending (or, even better, receiving!) money is a breeze with Interac e-Transfers®. Although there is lots of stuff that goes on behind the scenes, we are certain there’s a number of factors come into play to protect your money.

Cyber security is the protection against internet-connected cyber threats. These cyber attackers can interfere with systems like software, hardware, and data Both individuals and companies should practice cyber security to ensure protection from external and unauthorized parties retrieving insider data.

Being a student is tough, but there are a few things that you can do to make your life a little bit easier. With Access Credit Union’s student line of credit, you’ll be able to easily pay for things like tuition, books, and residence, leaving you to worry about the important stuff…like homework!

You’ve seen the commercials, you’ve clicked on the Facebook ads, you’ve done a Google search here and there. You’ve even talked to your second cousin, Jim, who claims to be an ‘expert’, and yet, still, you don’t know how to start investing. And that’s okay. Grow your savings potential by considering these important factors.

Financial worry can affect your overall health. Here's what you can do about it.

Buying a home is a huge investment. These factors can help find the perfect one for you.

Learn to identify "phishing" emails that ask for personal information.

Find out how to protect yourself from spoofing websites.

Keep an eye out for the latest cheque scam taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

In today’s digital landscape, fraud is a real threat.

Identify the warning signs of fraud before it’s too late.

Don't fall for phone, email, website, or login scams.

A registered retirement savings plan is a great product to start saving for your future retirement.

A tax-free savings account is a great product to save for both short and long-term goals.

Shield interest earnings from taxes and put more toward your financial goals.