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Asterisk is Assiniboine Credit Union’s blog. Our financial advisors and industry experts share tips on how to grow and manage your wealth, and help make your dreams come true. Read about Money Doing More in action, and discover why connecting your values with your finances, matters.

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Zoongizi Ode creates housing solutions to help Indigenous youth aging out of care

For the past decade, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, Zoongizi Ode (Zoon-gai-zai O-day), has been working on smoothing the transition for Indigenous children aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system. Along with…

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How much money should I save for retirement?

‘The best is yet to come!’ If this classic saying holds true, then your retirement is certainly something to look forward to! Leisurely time with family, friends, travel and hobbies…

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ACU supports EVs in the drive toward a greener future

Electric vehicle enthusiasts across the planet, including those here in Manitoba, are gearing up for the fifth annual World EV Day. On September 9, they’ll celebrate the global drive towards…

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Money tips

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How much money should I save for retirement?

‘The best is yet to come!’ If this classic saying holds true, then your retirement is certainly something to look forward to! Leisurely time with family, friends, travel and hobbies…

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Budget tips and tools for college and university students

There’s one subject many Canadian college and university attendees need to brush up on: how to budget as a student. In a 2023 Ipsos survey of 1,000 Canadian post-secondary students:…

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fixed vs variable mortgage rate
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Variable vs. fixed rate mortgages: Everything you need to know

When choosing a mortgage, comparing fixed vs variable rate mortgages has become a tough task in an era of fluctuating interest rates. Interest rates rise and fall, sometimes to extreme…

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Business growth

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Royal Aviation Museum travels to its final destination—with ACU’s help

A stone’s throw from the main terminal of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport you’ll find one of Canada’s hidden gems, where the airplanes are a little more exciting than your typical…

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Support local this holiday season

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…

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Follow these ‘5 Cs’ when applying for a business loan

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…

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Community stories

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Zoongizi Ode creates housing solutions to help Indigenous youth aging out of care

For the past decade, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, Zoongizi Ode (Zoon-gai-zai O-day), has been working on smoothing the transition for Indigenous children aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system. Along with…

Read more ›
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ACU supports EVs in the drive toward a greener future

Electric vehicle enthusiasts across the planet, including those here in Manitoba, are gearing up for the fifth annual World EV Day. On September 9, they’ll celebrate the global drive towards…

Read more ›
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For ACU, Pride radiates outward

“I’ve always wanted to instill a change in the world for the better,” says Cristina McCourt, Financial Account Manager Trainee and member of the ACU Pride Committee, an employee-led resource…

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