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5 ways to save on everyday purchases
The cost of living is rising across Canada, partially fuelled by pandemic-related inflation. As we move further away from the pandemic, prices are finally slowing down. It never hurts to…
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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,…
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…
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…
Money tips
5 ways to save on everyday purchases
The cost of living is rising across Canada, partially fuelled by pandemic-related inflation. As we move further away from the pandemic, prices are finally slowing down. It never hurts to…
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…
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…
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…
Business growth
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…
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…
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…
Renovations to Sikh Society Temple help community grow
The Sikh Society of Manitoba’s Gurudwara, or temple, located at 1244 Mollard Road, is the central meeting place for the Sikh community in Winnipeg. For 20 years the building went…
Community stories
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,…
A united approach to building community and improving lives
Profile on United Way Winnipeg
How ACU members are growing urban forests with Trees Winnipeg
Trees, beautiful trees. Trees cool our streets, reduce air pollution and limit runoff. They beautify our city, increase property values and improve our quality of life. Yet Winnipeg’s urban forest…
Credit unions vs. banks: 4 credit union benefits that banks don’t offer
Oct. 19 marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day, a celebration of the global credit union movement that has been taking place on the third Thursday of October…