Jeff Welsh, Financial Advisor

Here’s a chance to kickstart your financial future! When it comes to investing, we all have #QuestionsWorthAsking. If you share the one that’s top of mind for you, you could win one of three $10,000 prizes! View contest rules and enter the contest today: http://theco-op.ca/3hQv6HQ

Here's to new beginnings and wishes for a safe and peaceful 2021. #happynewyear

Not sure if you need new tires? Here’s how to check your treads using a quarter!

Looking for a New Year’s resolution idea? Check out Mommy Kat and Kids for excellent tips on how to create some resiliency and balance in 2021 using financial literacy tools to get you started. http://theco-op.ca/3hsY5kJ

Looking for answers to your investing questions? We’re here to offer personalized advice, while recommending solutions like segregated funds, which can help you grow and protect your money to help you get ahead. Talk with us today: https://theco-op.ca/36MZOg3

December can be a fast-paced and stressful month. Add a little self-care to your routine with 6 tips to enhance your health & well-being at home. http://theco-op.ca/38sRYsM

Vous cherchez des réponses à vos questions sur les placements? Nous sommes là pour vous offrir des conseils personnalisés (sans pression!) et vous recommander des solutions comme les fonds distincts qui peuvent vous aider à faire fructifier et à protéger votre argent en vue d’améliorer vos finances. Parlons-en dès aujourd’hui: https://theco-op.ca/32ODzVK.

May your holiday be merry and bright!

It seems like the holiday season sneaks up without much warning. Is your wallet ready? A little planning can help you take control of holiday spending. Here's how: https://theco-op.ca/38zuIZl. #flm

Feeling isolated and lonely during the holidays isn't uncommon, perhaps this year more than ever. Here are a few things you can do to cope. http://theco-op.ca/3henGy3

Accident or crash? When 90% of crashes are caused by human error, you can't really call them accidents. Here are three tips to keep yourself and others safe when you're behind the wheel. https://theco-op.ca/39WH0hm

Leading up to the holidays, we know things will look and feel a little different. Consider focusing on quality time with a gift-free approach by scheduling virtual hang-outs with your friends and loved ones. After all, the best gift you can give to another is your presence.

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Canada. Together, we’re working to bring the fundamentals of financial literacy to youth at Clubs across the country through our new Money Made $imple toolkit. https://theco-op.ca/39gXj8u #MoneyMade$imple

We are thrilled to announce the 7 recipients of the Share2Care Mental Health activation initiative. Share2Care gathers promising practices from across the country to share and inspire others to take action in their school community. Each school will receive $2,000 to help continue advancing their project and further support the mental health of teachers and students in their community. In partnership with Physical and Health Education Canada, we're pleased to announce the sev...en recipeint schools. And a huge shout out to all school communities across the country! Wellington Catholic District School Board - Guelph, ON Gordon Bell High School - Winnipeg, MB Dr. KA Clark School - Fort McMurray, AB Leaf Rapids Education Center - Leaf Rapids, MB Beach Cove Elementary - Portugal Cove, NL Whitehorse Individual Learning Center - Whitehorse, YT Miramichi Valley High School - Miramichi, NB Click below to read more about the initiatives! http://theco-op.ca/2FrroDm

Winter tires are an essential part of safe winter driving. For top performance, install them at the right time of the year. That's now. Learn more. https://theco-op.ca/3fsvICt

Chaque situation est unique, tout comme vos questions sur les placements : Par où commencer? Comment protéger mon épargne? Peu importe où vous en êtes dans votre parcours financier, obtenez les conseils et les solutions (comme les fonds distincts) qu’il vous faut pour faire un bond en avant. https://theco-op.ca/36LJWu6

Everyone’s situation is unique. Which means everyone has their own questions about investing: How do I start? Can my savings be protected? Wherever you are on your financial path, get the advice and solutions (like segregated funds) you need to take that next leap forward. https://theco-op.ca/2HafTUh

Investing may seem daunting but we have the tools to get you started. Find out more for Financial Literacy Month. https://theco-op.ca/2HjXSD3 #flm

Designed to grow and protect your money, segregated funds are an effective way to invest for tomorrow. To learn more and for answers to all your investing questions call us today! We offer the right advice and solutions to move you forward, financially. https://theco-op.ca/36MZOg3

Conçus pour faire fructifier et protéger votre argent, les fonds distincts sont un moyen efficace d’investir pour votre avenir. Pour en savoir plus et pour trouver des réponses à vos questions sur les placements appelez-nous dès aujourd’hui! Nous vous offrirons des conseils et des solutions qui vous permettront d’améliorer vos finances. https://theco-op.ca/32ODzVK

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

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

Protégez votre famille au moyen d’une protection souple et faites croître votre patrimoine grâce à des options de placement sur mesure. Heureusement, l’assurance vie universelle peut s’adapter à vos besoins changeants. Découvrez comment. https://theco-op.ca/38ay5bs

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

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

Especially today, we remember.

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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

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Applications are open for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! Don’t miss this opportunity for $500 to put towards your #FireSmart event! Share a project that will help your community become more #FireSmart. Application deadline is January 15, 2021. https://theco-op.ca/3kRsn1q

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

Not all heroes wear capes.

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

Shopping for life insurance just got easier. Term Life 1 available online brings offers affordable coverage, quickly and without a medical. Talk with us today: https://theco-op.ca/3k08BRd

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

Do you have life insurance that keeps up with your life? In addition to flexible coverage, Universal Life offers customized investing options. Talk to us for a plan that can adjust as your life changes. https://theco-op.ca/2SWm9kS

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

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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

From working to shopping to everything in between, life happens online. And we’ve got life insurance to match. With Term Life 1, you can get affordable coverage quickly and without a medical. And you can do it all online: https://theco-op.ca/3k08BRd

#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

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate all of the amazing women from our Co-operators family who contribute to a better, more inclusive Canada. #Becauseofyou we strive to do better everyday.

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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

Take Thanksgiving online this year and make it as special as ever. Happy Thanksgiving!

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.

Thankful for the 80 volunteers picking apples in CUMIS’s Burlington orchard to help support 20 community organizations! With one volunteer per tree, it looks a little different this year, but we're thrilled to still be making a difference after 29 years of apple picking.

Attention teachers! Does your school have a great mental health program, or program idea, that could use a funding boost? We want to help support the positive wellbeing of you and your students. Apply for a chance to get $2,000 through #Share2Care. https://theco-op.ca/3bUrqC6 - Deadline is Oct. 16!