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6 fraud prevention tips to stay safe during the pandemic
It’s Fraud Prevention Month — and perhaps this year it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the latest scams. Since the start of the pandemic, fraud, online…
How you can protect your finances during a financial crisis
During times of uncertainty, we naturally wonder what will happen next and what we should do to prepare — especially when it comes to our finances. If you’re wondering how…
Protect yourself from cyberattacks during COVID-19
Learn how fraudsters have targeted the CRA and other organizations during the pandemic, and how to protect yourself online. While cyberattacks are as old as the Internet itself, they’ve been…
Stop fake SIM swaps: Prevent and recover from smartphone fraud
Allison Waedt had to cope with a lot more than jet lag when she returned to Winnipeg from a trip to Australia last fall. When I got back, I tried…
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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…
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…
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…