Matt Cohen
Helping Winnipeg newcomers find belonging and prosper
The challenges facing newcomers including immigrants and refugees relocating to a new country can seem daunting. A small support network combined with language barriers, cultural differences and limited funds are…
SEED Winnipeg’s Asset Building Programs are changing lives
In part one of this story, we explained the benefits of programming delivered through SEED Winnipeg and ACU that helps lower-income families boost their finances. The organization’s Asset Building Programs…
SEED Winnipeg and ACU: Building community and financial literacy
It can be challenging for low-income individuals to get ahead financially, especially when they don’t have access to basics like personal identification or a bank account. The partnership between SEED Winnipeg…
Should COVID-19 inform your future investing?
After a year of uncertainty, the world is starting to shift back to calmer water. Or perhaps we’ve just gotten used to the crashing waves. Either way, if you’ve adjusted…
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Winnipeg
May is Asian Heritage Month, celebrate in Winnipeg. Check out the Taste of Asia (May 25 and 26), a free admission event at The Forks featuring food trucks, music, art,…
RRSP vs. TFSA vs. FHSA: Breaking down the options for buying your first home
Many ACU members are familiar with their options when saving for a down payment. Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) offer shelter from taxes on growth, while a Registered Retirement Savings…
10 steps to buying your first home
Buying a new home in Winnipeg can be an exciting time. After all, you can finally move into a place to call your own—whether you’re leaving that long-term rental property,…