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Articles and guides to help you plan and manage your finances, keep you safe, and prepare for lifes next steps.

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Planning for retirement

Understand the ins and outs of saving a nest egg for the retirement you want—from RRSPs to TFSAs to RRIFs. Know how much to save, how to catch up with retirement savings and more.



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Better understand your finances—and your options

Banking is more than everyday transactions. It’s future planning, leveraging assets, and protecting your investments. These quick-bite articles can help you manage your finances and know your options.

Security

Why use 2-Step Verification (2SV)?

2SV is an extra layer of security for online banking, mobile banking, and small business online banking that protects against cyber threats.
Borrowing

Regaining control of your debt

Get yourself back in the driver's seat by regaining control with effective debt management and consolidation.
Budgeting

Successful budgeting to reach your goals

Budgeting is short term pain for long term gain. Learn how to set yourself up for success with simple moves getting you to your goals.
Borrowing

Getting started with borrowing

Some of life’s purchases require a little help. Learn about different types of borrowing and how the right borrowing can work for you.
Mortgages

Getting ready to buy your first home?

Home ownership is a big next step in life. We’ve put together some tips and advice to help you start your home ownership adventure.
Mortgages

How to renew or refinance your mortgage

Knowing your options at renewal time can help with future goals. You may be able to get a better interest rate or borrow more.
Home equity

Putting your biggest asset to work

You’ve put a lot into your home. Is it time to take a little out? Learn how to use your home equity to fund renovations and more.
Finances

Buying an investment property

Get the lowdown on buying an investment property, from knowing the market to finding the perfect property to maximize your returns.

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Fraud prevention

Learn how to protect your important information with some advice and tips.

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Smithers Branch

3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-3255
Hazeltons' Branch

4646 10th Avenue
PO Box 159
New Hazelton, BC
V0J 2J0
250 842-2255


Houston and District Branch

2365 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7117
Lakes District Branch

117-35 Lakeview Mall, Hwy 16
PO Box 1029
Burns Lake, BC
V0J 1E0
250 692-7761
BVIS

1139 Main Street
PO Box 2380
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
866 811-1110
BVFS

3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-7936

BVIS

3350 10th Street
PO Box 369
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
866 811-1115
BVFS

2367 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7977
Administration

3872 1st Avenue
PO Box 3637
Smithers BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-7933
Member Services Contact Centre

3894 1st Avenue
Smithers BC
V0J 2N0
1 877 847-2828

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