News and Updates

May 8th, 2012 Why owe ‘them’ more than you have to?

A recent TransUnion study found the average Canadian consumer’s debt load climbed to a record high $25,960 at the end of 2011. For many educators, living with debt is a fact of life. Especially when variables such as pension contributions, union dues, taxes, and day-to-day expenses can leave little money left to pay down that… Continue Reading


April 17th, 2012 NEW! Spring 2012 Newsletter is here!

Inside this issue: Did you know? OTPP and OMERS contribution rates increased this year. Chuck’s Corner: It’s time to spring ahead financially Planning: Minding the gap… pension income that is Investing: Y-O-U + TFSA = more savings Lending: Why owe ‘them’ more than you have to? Click here to get your Insights!


April 4th, 2012 Educators iPad 2 winner was ‘meant to be’

If you believe in fate, then Marilyn Minaker was meant to be the lucky winner of an iPad2 that Educators Financial Group raffled off during an OCETF (Ottawa Carlton Elementary Teachers’ Federation) PD Day workshop back in February. For the month prior to winning, Marilyn was using an iPad with her deaf students for a… Continue Reading


March 19th, 2012 Fund Manager Interviews

At Educators, part of our job is educating the education community on their investment options… Whether you’re in the early part of your career, retired, or somewhere in between – look to Educators Financial Group to provide you with sound insights to help you invest according to your financial needs and goals. We leverage the… Continue Reading