Consent

This site uses third party services that need your consent.

Skip to content

We’ve updated our website! You’ll notice a fresh new look as we’ve made improvements to enhance your experience. As we complete the transition, some areas may continue to settle in, but everything you’re looking for is still here.

Mainstreet Blog – Advice

young woman smiling looking at phone and holding credit card.
Banking Advice Student

A Student’s Guide to Budgeting

| 8 min read

Going off to college, university, or trade school is an exciting milestone. You’re learning new things, meeting new people, and possibly moving to a new city. Along with new opportunities, it often...

Woman sitting on dock railing, peacefully looking out at water.
Investing Financial Planning Advice

What Is a GIC? A Beginner's Guide to Guaranteed Investment Certificates

| 7 min read

If you’re looking for a low-risk way to grow your savings, a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) may be worth considering. Also known as term deposits, GICs allow you to earn a set return by...

Man sitting at a desk, talking on a phone and working on a laptop.
Credit Cards Loans Financial Planning

Managing Your Credit Card Debt and Why a Consolidation Loan Might Help

| 6 min read

Are you having difficulty keeping up with multiple monthly credit card or other debt payments? Learn how a Mainstreet consolidation loan might help you.

Man reviewing documents and writing at a table with a laptop while a woman holds a baby beside him.
Loans Advice Financial Planning

The Benefits of Debt Consolidation Loans: Streamlining Your Finances

| 6 min read

Combine debts with a consolidation loan to simplify payments, reduce interest, and help manage debt. Learn more about your options with Mainstreet.

A couple relaxes on the floor of their new home among moving boxes.
First Time Home Buyers Mortgages Advice

Beyond the Down Payment: What You Really Need to Budget For

| 7 min read

A guide to the most common expenses encountered when purchasing a home, how much they typically cost, and tips on how to plan with support from Mainstreet Credit Union.