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Achieve your financial goals with tips on budgeting, affordable banking, student loan repayment, and more from Mainstreet Credit Union.

Explore affordable accounts, credit cards, and loans at Mainstreet. Start building smart financial habits with this student banking guide.

Wondering how much you need for a down payment? Learn the minimum amounts, compare different scenarios, and find effective ways to save.

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a great first step toward home ownership.

Learn how to effectively use the first home savings account (FHSA) to save for your first home.

Get ready for your mortgage renewal with confidence. Learn what to expect, when to start, and how to make the right choice for your goals.

Your mortgage pre-approval should be simple, seamless, and tailored to you. Find out how Mainstreet Credit Union can help.

Learn the differences between fixed, variable, and open mortgages. Discover the pros, cons, and which option fits your financial goals.

Mainstreet offers more than a great mortgage rate. Discover flexible options and expert advice to fit your unique needs.

Investing during economic uncertainty doesn’t have to be challenging, read more how our wealth advisors can help you during uncertain times.

Discover how credit cards work, how you use them, and what role they play in your financial future. Get expert tips on choosing the right card for your needs.

Discover why time in the market beats timing the market. Learn how patience, compounding and staying invested and maximize your long-term financial growth.

Start building a strong financial future for your child today by understanding how registered education savings plans work.

Having multiple savings goals can be challenging. Here are 5 easy steps to invest wisely and reach your financial goals.

Discover how socially responsible investing aligns with your values and financial goals. Learn all about strategic investing.

New to investing? Discover how to invest with confidence, from choosing the right accounts to setting financial goals.

Discover how a personalized financial plan can help you reach your financial goals with clarity and confidence.

Wondering if you’re ready to retire? Discover key tips on retirement planning, savings, and creating a secure future.

Discover how to understand your spending habits, set financial goals, and create a savings strategy that prioritizes paying yourself first.

Start investing early to harness the power of compounding interest secure your financial future. Small steps today lead to big gains tomorrow.

Everything you need to consider when deciding if a TFSA or RRSP is better for you. Let’s break down the differences, benefits, and more.

A business advisory team is essential for every small business. Discover more about who should be on your team and the value they bring.

The first step to starting a business is a business plan, but whats next? Here are 5 steps to put your plan into action.

Trying to start a business in Ontario but struggling to find help? These 8 essential resources will set you on the path to success.

For small businesses, understanding ‘what is EBITDA’ valuable for understanding your potential borrowing abilities.

Learning how to start saving for a down payment is the first step to home ownership. Understand the right solutions to start saving today.

Become mortgage-free, sooner with these simple strategies.

A Home Equity Line of Credit is a line of credit secured to your home. Renovate your home or build your dream backyard. Get started today!

Considering buying your first home? Let Mainstreet help you navigate the process with our first-time home buyer guide!

Discover 10 essential tips for using Mainstreet Online Banking and Mobile Banking App efficiently. Save time and maximize features!

The low interest rates we’ve all become accustomed to seem to have disappeared. Learn how to navigate the inflation pinch when it comes time to renew your mortgage.

Whether you’re thinking of starting or expanding your business, or simply looking for passive income, our Commercial and Agriculture team have outlined the priority documents that you’ll be asked for by your Financial Advisor and WHY, when preparing to buy a commercial property.

Looking to save for life’s next big moment? Take advantage of a Tax Free Savings Account – an easy way to earn while you save.

Planning for your dream retirement doesn’t have to be hard. Take advantage of an RRSP and reach your financial goals sooner.

An RDSP is a Registered Disability Savings Plan that is intended to help parents, guardians and qualifying participants save money for the welfare and financial well being of someone with a disability. 

Annual financial planning with your financial advisor gives you the opportunity to review and update your goals and check-in on your progress to achieving them. It helps you reach financial goals that you want to achieve – short-term, mid-term and long-term.

Side hustles have become a popular way of supplementing income from a full or part time job, and they’re only getting more common during the Covid-19 pandemic. A good side hustle should be scalable, flexible, and well paying. Income can be used to pay-off debt, or put away more into savings, while doing something you love.

Most homeowners come to a point in their life when they may want to downsize their home maybe because of their stage of life or becoming empty-nesters, wanting to retire in a new place, wanting less up-keep and space to maintain, wanting more financial freedom, and more.

Are you having difficulty keeping up with multiple monthly credit card or loan payments? Do you have multiple credit card bills or loans to keep track of and pay on different dates? Learn how you can manage your credit card debts and payments.

If you have been searching and searching and haven’t yet found your dream home, building one from the ground up might be the right solution for you.

Before making the difficult decision to skip your mortgage payment, weigh in on the short, and long term effects of skipping payments.

Investing in the markets isn’t always the right fit for everyone when it comes to deciding how you will save and grow your money over your lifetime. It’s important to do investment and financial planning with a trusted and qualified advisor.

2020 certainly has turned out to be a surprise for many investors. Ensure you remain in a position to prosper in the future.

Give yourself the confidence to endure during turbulent times to reap the rewards when markets recover and grow.

Whatever your income level, whatever your job, whatever your age, whatever your financial status, always have a goal and a way to reach it.

A TFSA is a registered all-purpose savings account that lets you to earn tax-free interest income to help you meet your savings goals.