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Six components that every education member should add to their financial plan
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneThere are many building blocks to a successful financial plan, and it can be hard to create — and stick to — each block.
For many, the choice between stocks and bonds and the arrangement of pensions and taxes can be daunting. Personalized and professional financial advice can help you manage your unique needs and challenges to create a workable strategy.
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November is Financial Literacy Month
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochranePay grids. Pension contributions. Deferred leaves. These are all factors unique to education members.And each of these factors plays an important role when it comes to your overall financial journey.
This month, take time to empower yourself and invest in your own financial wellbeing. By being financially literate, you can better manage life events such as buying your first home, having a child, or retiring early.
Check out these upcoming events and educational resources to help strengthen your financial literacy and make more informed decisions about your money:
- NEW First Home Savings Account (FHSA) resources:
- FHSA 101 on-demand webinar: https://bit.ly/3QbbJea
- A step-by-step guide: Using a First Home Savings Account to help you save for your first home: https://bit.ly/46LwILJ
- Walk into Retirement with a Plan – sign up for upcoming workshops and webinars in collaboration with OTIP: https://otip.my.salesforce-sites.com/wrpen/
- Financial literacy newsletter – get educator-specific tips and resources straight to your inbox every month, plus your chance to win a $50 gift card: https://bit.ly/3Q6ptqK
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Feeling refreshed for a new school year
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneSummer break is an excellent time to refresh yourself for the next school year. It’s also an ideal time to align your goals, including those that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Let OTIP help you with that!
Read more at www.otip.com/article168. #OTIPUpdate
What education members need to know about the new First Home Savings Account
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneThinking about buying your first home? Good news. The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA), designed to help qualifying first-time home buyers save for their home, is here. So, how exactly does this new account work and how can education members leverage it to save for their first home?
Read on to learn more about the FHSA and why you should consider opening an FHSA, even if you’re unsure about buying a home: https://bit.ly/41YyS7T. Brought to you by Educators Financial Group.
Car theft is a huge industry. Is your vehicle a target?
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneDid you know Canada’s auto theft industry is a $1 billion business? According to the Insurance
Bureau of Canada, a vehicle is stolen every six minutes in Canada. Knowing whether your
vehicle has landed on Canada’s top 10 stolen cars can help you assess your risk level and
determine preventative measures.
Read more at www.otip.com/article163.
Travelling for March Break? Keep these safety tips in mind
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneWhether you are planning a road trip or a sunny resort getaway, you want your holiday to be enjoyable and stress-free. Read our list of safety tips to help you prepare for a safe and memorable trip.
Read more at www.otip.com/article161.
TFSA or RRSP: an education member’s guide to making the right choice
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneOne of the most frequently asked financial questions out there is whether to invest in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). While TFSAs and RRSPs both offer tax advantages that can help you achieve your saving and investing goals, which is right for you?
To help you decide, check out this education member’s guide to making the right choice: http://bit.ly/3WG9tgc. Brought to you by Educators Financial Group.
Start the new year off right with ways to save on your home and auto insurance
/in OTIP/by Tracy CochraneThe price you pay for insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, so how can you get the best value for your money? Here are 10 ways you may be eligible to save on your home and auto insurance and start your new year off right.
Read more at www.otip.com/article158.