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Year-end Tax Tips – 24 for '24

A Free Webinar Presented by NLCU and Aviso Wealth

Are you ready to maximize your tax savings as year-end approaches? Join tax expert Doug Carroll for an engaging 60-minute webinar focused on effective tactics to trim your tax exposure. This pivotal time of year is the perfect opportunity to assess your financial situation and take strategic action.

Topics will include effective methods for maximizing retirement contributions, optimizing deductions, and planning for spousal investments and family finances. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your tax strategy and secure a brighter financial future.

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Webinar Topic: Year-end Tax Tips – 24 for ‘24
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 (two sessions available)
Speaker: Doug Carroll, Tax & Estate Specialist at Aviso Wealth
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free

Click here to register for Session 1 at 1:30 p.m. NST (1 p.m. AST).
Click here to register for Session 2 at 4:30 p.m. NST (4 p.m. AST).

About the Presenter

Doug Carroll is the Tax & Estate Specialist for Aviso Wealth Inc., a wealth management partner to credit unions across Canada. He previously ran an estate planning law practice, and was an advanced case consultant with a life insurer and a mutual fund provider. Doug also holds a business degree and a Master of Law specializing in Tax, and is qualified as a Certified Financial Planner and a Trust & Estate Practitioner. He’s been doing this for 25 plus years, now supporting our financial advisors, from written articles to individual case consultations, and of course webcasts as we are doing today.


Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Aviso Wealth Inc. ('Aviso') is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth LP, which in turn is owned 50% by Desjardins Financial Holding Inc. and 50% by a limited partnership owned by the five Provincial Credit Union Centrals and The CUMIS Group Limited. The following entities are subsidiaries of Aviso: Aviso Financial Inc. (including divisions Aviso Wealth, Qtrade Direct Investing, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, Aviso Correspondent Partners), and Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.


October 17 is International Credit Union Day® and NLCU is Celebrating with a Give Back Giveaway!

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, NLCU and other credit unions around the world come together to celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the credit union movement’s impact and achievements.

This year marks the 76th anniversary of International Credit Union Day®, which is being celebrated under the theme of “One World Through Cooperative Finance.” Credit unions are financial cooperatives that provide viable, values-based alternatives to for-profit financial institutions. More than 82,000 credit unions exist globally, providing banking services to over 403 million members in 98 countries.

We invite you to join NLCU in recognizing this important day by:

  • Making a donation to the NLCU Fall Food Drive at any one of our 12 branch locations by October 31, 2024;
  • Dropping by your nearest NLCU branch and saying hello to our amazing team members;
  • Entering our Give Back Giveaway Contest!
Give Back Giveaway Contest

To celebrate International Credit Union Day® and give back to our communities, NLCU is holding a Give Back Giveaway Contest!

From October 17 to 31, 2024, enter your name into our draw and pick your favourite one of three shortlisted community organizations, and you and your chosen non-profit could win up to $1,500 each.

No purchase necessary. Entrants must be residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and at least 18 years of age to participate. Winners are drawn at random. Click here to read the complete contest rules and here to enter the contest.

Introducing the Business Accelerator Loan

NLCU is now offering an additional way for small business members to increase access to working capital with the Business Accelerator Loan.

The Business Accelerator Loan enables small business owners to accelerate business growth, increase financial flexibility, and have the opportunity to support sustainable practices. With it, NLCU business members can borrow up to $500,000 for working capital.

The Business Accelerator Loan is offered in partnership with BDC through its Accelerator Loan Guarantee Program. Loans are approved and issued by NLCU, and are guaranteed by BDC.

To learn more about this loan offer and eligibility, click here or contact an NLCU Commercial Business Advisor at 1-800-563-3300.

3rd Annual NLCU Fall Food Drive

The NLCU Fall Food Drive is underway again this year.

Donations of non-perishable foods will go to local food banks in Newfoundland and Labrador. Cash donations will be given to the Community Food Sharing Association (CFSA), which distributes food to 54 food banks in the province.

For years, NLCU has given back to communities as part of its recognition of International Credit Union Day, which falls on the third Thursday in October each year. In 2022, NLCU began holding the annual food drive to help people in this province who experience food insecurity.

Donations will be accepted at all NLCU locations until October 31, 2024.


Suspicious Website Alert for collabriacreditcards.life

Our credit card partner, Collabria, recently identified a suspicious website, collabriacreditcards.life, which appears to be a phishing site designed to capture Collabria cardholder details. While not yet live, the placeholder site currently being displayed is likely to be modified to closely resemble the official Collabria website. The page description is identical to that of Collabria Financial. Please be assured that Collabria’s security team is actively working to address this risk and mitigate any potential harm to cardholders.

Official Collabria Websites and Applications

Please note that the following are the only official Collabria websites and applications:

Protect Your Credit Card Information

We want to remind our members of the importance of remaining vigilant when conducting any credit card transactions or managing your credit card accounts online. Please be sure to take the following precautions:

  • Always exercise caution when providing your Collabria credit card details online.
  • Regularly review your credit card statements for any suspicious activity and promptly report any unauthorized transactions to Collabria.
  • Only access the above-noted official Collabria websites and applications when managing your credit card accounts or submitting a card application.
  • Avoid clicking on links from unknown sources.
Learn more about securing your accounts online by visiting Get Cyber Safe.

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Free Webinar: Year-end tax tips – 24 for '24

Sign up for a free webinar to maximize your 2024 tax savings. 

NLCU is Celebrating Credit Union Day with a Give Back Giveaway!

To celebrate International Credit Union Day® and give back to our communities, NLCU is holding a Give Back Giveaway Contest!

Introducing the Business Accelerator Loan

NLCU is now offering an additional way for small business members to increase access to working capital with the Business Accelerator Loan.

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COVID-19 Update to Members

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