FirstOntario Credit Union
3969 Montrose Rd L2H 3A1 Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Sometimes it can be hard to balance paying bills while also setting some of your pay cheque aside for savings and unanticipated expenses. The idea is to build the habit and be consistent. No matter the amount you save, it will start to accumulate, allowing you to consider different investment options. In other words, if you think you can’t afford to save $100 a month, then start smaller. Something is better than nothing. Share your tips for making saving easy below! #FLM2020

FirstOntario is happy to be supporting the CHCH TV Annual Christmas Toy Drive through the collection of monetary donations that can be made in person at any FirstOntario branch or by convenient Interac e-Transfer. Any amount will make the biggest difference to a young child! Money raised will be used to purchase toys that will be distributed by local organizations like The Salvation Army and CityKidz to families in need in Hamilton and Welland. Learn how you can contribute at: https://bit.ly/2IGxXpM #FirstONCommunity

Last week, Dave discussed the impact that Financial Literacy Month has had on Canadians. He shared that the past five years have shown steady results in surveys of Canadian’s, such as: 4 in 10 say they’ve increased their financial knowledge & confidence in the last five years The # of Canadians who report having a budget is up from 46% to 49% 69% of folks not retired say they are preparing financially for retirement up 3% pts from 66% ... Almost two-thirds say they have emergency savings that could cover three months’ expenses Catch up on the latest Finance Friday segment to learn more: https://bit.ly/2SrrVd1 #FinanceFriday

In this webinar, we'll look at tax saving opportunities prompted by both time of year and time in your life, to help you keep your finances on track. Register now: https://bit.ly/36faHqC A link to a recording will be emailed following the event.

There are lots of exciting things happening at FirstOntario and it's all highlighted in the fall issue of The Front Line. Check out the latest news, plus an informative interview with Dave Schurman, your CHCH TV Morning Live Finance Friday expert, at https://bit.ly/2JgLpRd.

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In celebration of #WorldKindnessDay, we’re highlighting the efforts of some of the kindest people we know our #BlueWave volunteers.

It's #WorldKindnessDay! Help us spread some kindness - for every share or retweet today, we'll donate $1, up to $500, to United Way offices in the communities we serve.

We're proud to support student nutrition programs again this year! With this year's support of nearly $250,000, our contribution over the last 6 plus years has totaled almost $1.7 million dollars to agencies across our regions. In addition to our financial contribution, our #BlueWave employee volunteers lend a hand in preparing and delivering snacks and healthy food to students. It looks different this year but our volunteers were glad to help get local apples to schools in Niagara this week. Thank you Niagara Nutrition Partners and DeVries Fruit Farm for all you do! #FirstONCommunity #FirstONVolunteering

We're proud to support the Farm to School apple program once again this year! #FirstONCommunity #FirstONNutrition

It's #SmallBusinessWeek! Here are some ways you can show your support for your favourite local businesses.

The 2020 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards crowned Canada’s credit unions the best in customer service among financial institutions for the sixteenth year in a row. But the accolades don’t stop there. Canadian votes for credit unions garnered recognition in six other categories four of them resulting in ‘sole winner’ of the category. Here’s where credit unions cleaned up: Customer Service Excellence (sole winner) Value My Business (sole winner)... Branch Service Excellence (sole winner) Live Agent and Telephone Banking Excellence (sole winner) Financial Planning and Advice Online Banking Excellence ATM Banking Excellence https://bit.ly/3dQAOaU

Choosing an executor can be emotional, while being chosen can be intimidating and possibly overwhelming. Whichever side of that you sit (and for many people it's both), you need to be informed so you can make good choices. Register now: https://bit.ly/3lYZMaM A link to a recording will be emailed following the event.

Celebrate your 2020 Forge Football Club Canadian Premier League Champions as they get ready for their next match on October 22! Enter to win 1 of 5 prize packages that include a 2019 team jersey and an autographed game ball. Comment with Back-to-Back #CanPL Champions for a chance to win. Terms: https://bit.ly/3dDpfnl

Tune into CHCH TV Morning Live tomorrow at 7:20 a.m. to hear Dave Schurman discuss tips for selecting the right financial advisor for you. #FinanceFriday

At FirstOntario, we have much to celebrate. By ensuring that our Members are always at the heart of everything we do, our credit union has made and continues to make a major impact throughout all our regions. #ICUD2020

The Niagara community is celebrating a milestone, as the homes at 111 Church Street in St. Catharines have been filled with people who have been waiting a long time for a safe and affordable place to live. We are happy to support this project, and work with the likes of Bethlehem Housing and Support Services and Penn Terra, to make an impact in this community, said Lloyd Smith, CEO at FirstOntario.

Happy #Thanksgiving!

It’s #SmallBusinessMonth and now more important than ever to shop local. Tell us, what’s your favourite small business to support and why?