Welcome to our blog! Read the latest community stories, advice, and insights on topics that are important to you. We know money is stressful, and connecting values and faith with your finances can be a challenge. Just like you, we care about values and want to inspire peaceful, just, and prosperous communities. We can guide you on your financial journey with socially responsible ways to help you manage your money as you give, live, owe, and grow.
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Can You Have Too Much Money in Your RRSP? Here's What to Consider
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From the Offering Plate to Online Giving: How Church Giving Is Changing
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Estate Planning at Every Age: Why It Matters Earlier Than You Think
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington
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Kindred Gardens: Helping Good Things Grow in Our Communities
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The Cost of Convenience: Where Subscription Services Quietly Drain Your Budget
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Caring for Aging Parents: Five Financial Conversations Worth Having
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Kindred Charitable Fund Spotlight: Mount Forest Community Pantry
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Weathering Market Volatility: What Canadian Investors Need to Know
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services
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Sunny Days, Smarter Savings: Tips to Stretch Your Money This Summer
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19 Creative Ways Churches Can Strengthen Giving and Grow Generosity
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Too Good to Be True? Seven Red Flags of Crypto and Investment Scams
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The Return to Analog: A Slower, More Intentional Way to Manage Money
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5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return to Improve Your Money Wellness
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Smart Ways Canadian Families Can Save on Everyday Household Expenses
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The Most Read Stories on Kindred Connects in 2025
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Celebrating Another Year of Community Impact at Kindred Credit Union
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Giving Tuesday: A Day That Turns Generosity into Community Impact
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Making Life a Little Easier: Simple Ways to Automate Your Finances
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Unemployment Remains a Concern: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
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Financial Steps for Canadian Parents of a Child with a Disability
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Mennonite Community Services Mental Health Program
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Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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The Bank of Canada Lowered the Overnight Rate – Now What?
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Setting Your Children Up for Financial Success: Tips for New Parents
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Beyond the Basics: What Families Often Miss When Building a Budget
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2025: The United Nations International Year of the Cooperative
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The One-Canadian Economy Act: How It Might Affect Members
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington
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What King Charles III’s Speech from the Throne May Mean for Our Members
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15 Ways to Save $5,000: Simple Steps to Make Peace with Your Money
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Charitable Fund Recipient Spotlight: Interfaith Counselling Centre
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Community Justice Initiatives Open Homes Program
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: What the Canada-U.S. Trade Dispute Means for Your Finances
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Leamington Community Hope Centre
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Building Financial Tools with Empathy: The Story Behind Kindred’s New Debit Card
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Celebrating Canadian Agriculture on Canada’s Agriculture Day
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(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions About Protecting Yourself from Fraud and Scams
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Year End Tax Tips: Maximize Your Savings Before the Clock Strikes Midnight
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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church
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Charitable Fund Recipient Spotlight: Mennonite Community Services
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How to Avoid being the Victim of Scams Involving e-Transfers
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Charitable Fund Recipient Spotlight: oneROOF Youth Services
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Canada’s first Affordable Housing GIC™ marks second anniversary!
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Ways You Can Recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Charitable Fund Recipient Spotlight: JA South Western Ontario
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Charitable Fund Recipient Spotlight: The Village Resource Centre
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Community Partner Spotlight: Ramoth House and Each One, Teach One
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Community Partner Spotlight: MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)
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Community Partner Spotlight: The Waterloo Region Food Bank’s Milk Program
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Looking Forward and Building Peace: the 2023-24 Peace Innovators
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What you should do if you are the victim of a privacy breach
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National Volunteer Week – Kindred Staff Who Give back
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Beyond Housing: Creating Safe and Affordable Spaces in Our Communities
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Why You Should Save For Your Child’s Education – and the Earlier the Better!
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Community Partner Spotlight: Community Justice Initiatives of WR
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Looking at the First Home Savings Account (FHSA): What You Need to Know
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The information you need to protect yourself from fraud and scams
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Here's What You Need to Know When Buying a Home in Canada
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Kindred Walks for Homelessness Awareness in Coldest Night of the Year
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Community Partner Spotlight: The Coalition of Muslim Women K-W
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Kindred and Local Communities Help Raise $63,000 for Food Security!
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Charitable Fund Spotlight – Hope House’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
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Shelter for All: Kindred Supports ShelterCare through Adopt-a-Room
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Ontario Credit Union Foundation: CU Succeed Youth Bursary Recipient Spotlight: Zachary
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Six Tips to Stretch Your Summer Fun on a Tight Budget
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An investment for you, bonus interest for what you believe in
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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse and what it means for Canadians
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Canada's First Affordable Housing GIC is Already Making an Impact!
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Budgeting simplified – the only four places your money can go
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Protect Yourself – Choose Strong Passwords and PINs
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An Exciting New Venture: Introducing Canada's first Affordable Housing GIC and Loan!
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Ways to Listen, Learn, and Grow as We Recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Fostering the Real Economy: Enhancing our Relationships
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Five key steps to making progress towards your investing plan
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