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Spring Homebuying 2025 Newsletter
By Alterna Team
April 10, 2025

Loans and lines of credit have lots of similarities but there are some differences. Understanding these differences is the first step towards getting approved.

Everyone has a time in their life when they need access to more cash than they have available. So, what are the differences between loans and lines of credit?

A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) is a safe and secure investment choice with a very low risk. Here are five reasons why you should consider investing in a GIC.

Fraud and financial abuse of seniors is an ongoing issue. Here are a few ways seniors can protect themselves.

If you are considering helping your children buy their first home, it’s important to minimize the risk to your own financial health. We can help.

There are lots of options when it comes to chequing accounts. So, how do you pick? This is where you need to do some homework and where we can help.