What are you saving for? A new car? A trip? A down payment for a house? Saving money can be challenging. It can be difficult to set realistic goals and keep your spending under control. Whether you have a specific goal in mind or you’re simply saving for a rainy day, Servus can introduce you to a number of strategies to help you save.

Financial solutions just for you

• Find a savings account to help you meet your goals
• Open a Tax-Free Savings Account - it's a useful savings tool
• Get investment advice to help you reach your goal
• Choose lower interest borrowing solutions to help you save money

Tips for saving money

• Saving money on food costs
• Ten strategies to develop a savings habit
• Ten strategies to reduce daily spending
• Saving for a down payment

Planning my finances

• Benefits of saving with a GIC
• When to TFSA vs. RRSP
• My finances - Six areas where I need to plan
• The Budget Book
• The Budget Workbook
• Establishing my contingency fund
• Build a GIC laddering strategy
• About spousal RRSPs
• RRSPs and TFSAs
• RRSPs explained
• Five RRSP tips
• Seven tips for spending my tax refund wisely
• Smart moves for RRSPs

Calculators

• Emergency Savings Calculator

This calculator helps you determine how much emergency savings you may need, and how you can begin saving toward this important goal.

• Savings, Taxes and Inflation

Use this calculator to determine how much your savings will be worth with these two important variables in mind.

• TFSA vs RRSP Calculator

This calculator is designed to help compare a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and an ordinary taxable savings account.