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Should I pay my mortgage down faster?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I pay off my mortgage early?” The short answer is yes. While it may be tempting to stretch out the term of your mortgage…
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5 simple steps to set up your own email account
Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…
CFC member Agape Table serves up community nourishment
Jim Steep, executive director of Agape Table (pronounced ah-GAW-pay), reports that demand for the non-profit’s services has grown with rising food prices. The organization has been serving breakfast to some…
Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign
A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…
Money tips
5 simple steps to set up your own email account
Whether you’re new to digital banking or already use it, there are some quick things you can do to make day-to-day transactions easier and faster. Having an email address is…
Should I pay my mortgage down faster?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I pay off my mortgage early?” The short answer is yes. While it may be tempting to stretch out the term of your mortgage…
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…
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:…
Business growth
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…
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…
Community stories
CFC member Agape Table serves up community nourishment
Jim Steep, executive director of Agape Table (pronounced ah-GAW-pay), reports that demand for the non-profit’s services has grown with rising food prices. The organization has been serving breakfast to some…
Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign
A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…
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…
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…