Melnyk Financial Planning and Investments Ltd
#650-333 Brooksbank Ave V7J 3S8 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

We all shop online, but there can be risks. Follow these three rules to stay safe as you snag the best deals. 1 - Only shop online with companies you trust. 2 - Use a low limit credit card for shopping online, or use a prepaid card. 3 - Don't let the site store your credit card for future purchases. Learn more: https://theco-op.ca/32FdWqc

It's time to turn your clocks back! What will you do with your extra hour? Comment below.

With so much to save for, where do you start? You need a plan. Here are five steps to reach your savings goals. #flm https://theco-op.ca/36sSplS

Our new $2 million Pathways to Employability Initiative will create a brighter, more sustainable future for marginalized youth and small businesses by responding to the urgent unmet needs created by the pandemic. Learn more about #ImpactCOVID, the first program offered under this initiative:://theco-op.ca/38msLBU

The sun is setting earlier and you've taken your jacket out of storage. Remember to prep your home for the winter, too! Here's how: https://theco-op.ca/3ega2cc.

While our favourite celebrity social media feeds seem like an open book, they're careful about what information they share. This #CyberSecurity Awareness Month take a moment to think about how much personal information you're sharing. https://theco-op.ca/2WU9eTa #getcybersafe photo credit: @sixtimemommy

When is the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors? Do it today! https://theco-op.ca/2NtBy8E

It's Financial Literacy Month. What better time to revisit your budget? This tool can help ensure you're following best practices to cover expenses, to save, and to have fun. #flm https://theco-op.ca/36q8c54

Walking, one of the most underrated exercises, is a great way to burn calories, lose weight, get some fresh air and wind down after a long workday. Unless you have a treadmill or a big backyard, you may have to leave your home but not your neighbourhood. #HealthyWorkplaceMonth

Just like switching from summer to fall clothes, #CyberSecurity Awareness Month is a perfect time to change old passwords. Read more tips on managing your cyber risk. https://theco-op.ca/2WU9eTa #getcybersafe

In-person hangouts may be limited and perhaps video meetings have lost their novelty, but you can find creative ways to have more human interaction in your day. Plan an activity to do together while you videochat: board game, movie, yoga... #HealthyWorkplaceMonth

Whether it is your favorite neighborhood bakery, your local grower you support at the farmer’s market or your best friends’ boutique, many small businesses have been disrupted due to the pandemic. Here’s 5 tips to support the #smallbusiness that need your help right now while you continue to social distance. Tag your favourite smallbusinessweek and show them some love! #smallbusinessweek - 1. Buy gift cards or certificates for future use from your favourite restaurants, sto...res, hair salons, spas, and hardware stores. 2. #Shoplocal! When you need to stock up on necessities, shop from local businesses, both online and offline. Your local toy store, flower shop, bookstore or clothing boutique may be providing delivery or curbside pickup. 3. Take a virtual fitness class- social distancing, self-quarantining, and the closure of many gyms have made it harder to exercise. Luckily, some small gyms and studios are offering new fee-based and free online classes. Look for online fitness options and join in! 4. Social Media Shoutouts are free use them often! Share their posts so those in your circle can see it and support, too. 5. Feeling some #locallove? Now’s a good time to leave a positive review on social media and review their sites. See more

With more time spent in online classrooms remember to double check your children's privacy settings on apps and social networks. Here are some simple tips to keep you and your children safe. https://theco-op.ca/2WU9eTa #CyberSecurity #getcybersafe photo credit: @mayahoodblog

#CyberSecurity Awareness Month is a great time to remind your friends and family not to open suspicious emails, as they may be phishing for your personal information #getcybersafe https://theco-op.ca/2WU9eTa

Whether it’s putting your phone away while eating meals to really chew and enjoy every bite, or taking a few minutes out of every day to meditate, practicing mindfulness in everyday life can be very beneficial. #HealthyWorkplaceMonth #MentalHealth

Physical activity is great for boosting morale, not to mention relieving cramped muscles. Can't block off enough time for a full work out? No problem. Take 5-10 minutes to do anything from the "up" family: sit ups, push ups, chin ups. #HealthyWorkplaceMonth

Work looks different now than it did at the beginning of the year - you might even be working from your living room. For #HealthyWorkplaceMonth, we're sharing weekly tips for taking care of yourself as work and life collide. We'll share the first one later today.

Reduce the risk of wildfire property damage when closing your cottage or seasonal property for the year with these simple tips from our partner @FireSmartCanada. Share and tag friends if this info could help them.