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Buying or selling a home in a COVID-19 world
When COVID-19 first hit last year, many people put their homebuying plans to the side. After all, how could you buy or sell a home during a pandemic? However, while…
Latest Articles
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…
Learning an Indigenous language through tech and the new normal
Gii wiijiiye Anishinaabemowin Zoom akinoomaageng. Try saying this phrase. Here’s how it’s pronounced. GEE WEE-JEE-YA AH-NISH-AH-NAH-BAY-MOW-IN ZOOM AH-KE-NOO-MAH-GAYNG. You just said, “I attended an Anishinaabe language Zoom class.” Zooming your…
Retiring during a pandemic? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re nearing retirement, you’re probably wondering what next year will look like. Will you ever be able to retire with this pandemic happening? Should you keep working (if you…
Money tips
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,…
Investing in a new beginning: Wealth Building Tips for newcomers to Canada
There are a number of barriers to investing for newcomers, like learning a new language or adapting to different social customs—even getting used to the weather. But they can also…
Protect yourself against the top scams and fraud in 2024
We explore the top scams that tricked Canadians last year, and what to avoid in the future. Here’s how to protect yourself from fraud.
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
Sustainability: How ACU is turning words into action
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ACU’s grants program invests locally
Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don’t just happen—they’re created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. These organizations require resources to take action…
ACU named top Manitoba employer and greenest employer for 2023
More and more Canadians say they want their financial decisions to reflect their values, including those associated with climate change. Employees, too, value working for a company that reflects their…
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,…