Asterisk Blog

asterisk is Assiniboine Credit Union’s blog*. Here you’ll find advice, insights, resources and inspiration that will help you improve your financial well-being. You’ll also see ideas about how to contribute positively to the social, economic and environmental health of your community.
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8 tips to immediately spend less money at home

Do you want to spend less money? Even while we’re at home much more often, the temptation to fork over a little bit extra is everywhere in our increasingly cashless…

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Employee Profile Andrea Dysievick

ACU Employee Spotlight: Getting to know Andrea Dysievick

The ACU Employee Spotlight series features some of the many people that work at the credit union, highlighting how their unique roles help members and the community every day. In…

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The WRENCH

Old bikes transform to provide a new lease on life

On any given day, Geoff Heath sees a couple dozen bikes get a new lease on life. Heath is the Educational Director of The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub,…

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Celebrating 10 years of Stinger's Credit Union

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union

Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…

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The founders of Kilter Brewing Co seen inside the Winnipeg-based brewery.
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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface

Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….

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How to use a mortgage calculator
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How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better

Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…

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