Category: Money Tips and Technology

Best Ways to Save Money When Shopping

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With rising prices on necessities like groceries, pinching metaphorical pennies is at the top of many Canadian’s minds in 2023. In 2022, grocery prices saw the highest inflation rate since the 1980s, while other goods are rising due to supply chain challenges.  Though inflation rates are largely out of our control, there are still methods […]

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How to Prepare For a Recession

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“Recession” is a financial term you need to know, whether you’re a business owner or managing personal funds. When you’re unprepared for a recession, it can severely change your financial plans. During the 2020 recession or Great Lockdown, many businesses filed for bankruptcy, and individuals filed consumer proposals because of overwhelming debt. About 48% of […]

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10 Financial Lessons & Skills I Wish I Learned Earlier

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Understanding your personal finances can be overwhelming. Many people don’t know where to start, which can be discouraging. This can keep people from learning about their finances until they are forced to. But learning about your personal finances doesn’t have to be scary! With a bit of planning, a good strategy, and a basic understanding […]

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Financial Terms You Need to Know: Net Pay, DSR, Cash Flow, & More

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Getting a handle on your own finances seems daunting, especially when the industry’s jargon is unfamiliar. (That’s why you leave it to the pros, right?) But having a basic understanding of some common financial terms can help you navigate your finances a little better and save you some time to focus on investing or nurturing […]

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Invest Locally

Investing locally is always an option. We have trusted Dave and Blue Copper for over 12 years with a portion of our investment portfolio.  Blue Copper offers multiple options with solid returns which is what every investor is looking for isn’t it?   We have always found Dave very attentive to any questions we might have […]

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The Term Loans Department: Allow me to introduce myself….

My name is Michelle McIntosh and I am responsible for the Term Loans Department at Blue Copper Capital Corporation. That is how I introduce myself to applicants when responding to their application, I became a team member in September of 2016 when a company I was working for was acquired.  In this post, I will […]

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Budgeting to Suit Your Lifestyle by Greg Parker

It seems like everything these days costs money, and it can be challenging to budget an adventurous lifestyle! Things like traveling, eating out or even going to concerts can really add up.  My first step is to figure out where I stand financially and what my budget is. Figuring out your budget may seem daunting […]

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