Karen Mangone's Page

The internet is a wonderful thing - but with all of the good that comes with it, there are also individuals who use it for criminal purposes or scams.Very recently, there have been emails circulating to to some Choice Reward mastercard holders informing them of a non-existant program called "Cash Points" and were told to update their account information to win points.  Never disclose your personal information over the internet or the phone.  This information, in the wrong hands, is very…See More

Coming in 2011 - new Canadian bank notes with plastic fibres.  You won't have those torn, worn, crumpled bills filling up your wallets.  The plastic fibres will allow for greater durability, longevity of the bills, and less worry of counterfeiting. In the meantime, continue to examine bills for authenticity.  Remember, if you have a counterfeit bill, recirculating it is a crime.  If it is suspected that a bill you present is counterfeit, it can be taken and given to the local police for…See More

Now would be a great time to apply for a Northern Credit Union Mastercard!   From April 1st to May 31st, anyone who applies and receives a Mastercard Credit Card or a Global Payment Mastercard will have their name entered in a draw for a $5000 home reno top up AND a $2500 donation to a local environmental charity of your choice.  On top of that, you have the added advantage/option of earning choice reward points that can be used towards products or travel (with none of the black out…See More

If I don't win the lottery, I guess I have to rethink my whole retirement.  It's all up to me.  Should I just open an account to save?  What's the difference between a term and an RRSP?  I don't have a large sum of money to lock in right now.  - all perfectly legitimate questions and concerns.  We've all had to start from the beginning and it's not nearly as hard to start saving for retirement as many think.  Talk to our Northern Advisers and let us help create a plan that fits you specifically.See More

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