Entries by Courtney R.

Giving the gift of time

December 19, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

It’s not about how much you spend on a gift or how big the gift is, but about the emotions and experiences you create. Check out these 30 time/experience gifts, guaranteed to create memories with your loved ones. Have you ever received a gift during the holidays that you thought was useless junk? If you […]

Do you have the fear of missing out?

July 6, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , /by

In a society of technology, we continually face the pressure of spending money – seeing what our friends are doing and purchasing and feeling like we have to keep up. This fear of missing out (FOMO) can have a big impact on our finances. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is real. In a time […]

#MONEYTALKs to have before marriage

May 3, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Money is an important conversation to have in any relationship. Our Conexus experts share their advice on important #MONEYTALKs to have with your partner. Wedding season is upon us and love is in the air. Have you had the #MONEYTALK with your significant other yet? Money can cause stress in a relationship and having discussions […]

The importance of having an emergency fund

March 13, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Life happens and sometimes an unexpected curveball is thrown our way, threatening our financial well-being and causing stress. Having an emergency savings fund helps us be prepared for these unexpected life events. If your furnace broke down tomorrow, do you have the money to fix it? What about if you were laid off from work, […]

Cut your energy costs today

January 10, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Becoming more energy efficient is a great way to potentially save money. Check out these energy-saving tips to get started. Thinking back over the last few weeks and the cold weather we’ve been experiencing, how many times did you go and turn up your thermostat? With the days being shorter, have you noticed a change […]

Mortgage stress tests: what to know

December 12, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Keep hearing the term mortgage ‘stress’ test but unsure what it means to you. In this blog, we break it all down for you and provide advice on what you should consider when it comes to your mortgage. There has been a lot of talk about the new mortgage restrictions aka “mortgage stress tests”. But […]

Making a list & checking it twice

November 30, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Finances can be stressful, especially during the holiday season. We’re here to help. Here are a few tips and tricks to help get you through the holiday season without breaking your bank or your sanity. Set a budget and stick to it Ask yourself, “what am I comfortable spending without feeling stressed?”. Consider the gifts […]