Month: August 2017

Be Local Awards – Vote for Momentum!

Hey friends, Momentum belongs to a non-profit association called REAP, which stands for Respect for the Earth and All People. REAP businesses like ours care about the community and the planet. Each year REAP’s Be Local Awards encourage Calgarians to vote for their favourite local businesses. Winners are recognized at REAP’s annual Be Local Awards Gala with a Be Local trophy. Voting is open August… Read more

Business Development, Community Matters, Get Involved, Our Results

Have your Say: Government of Alberta’s Proposed Consumer Protections

The Government of Alberta is looking for ways to better protect Alberta’s consumers—like you and I—and is needs your input! They recently launched a consumer protection survey to collect feedback on 14 different consumer issues, including: A consumer bill of rights Door-to-door sales The automotive sector Household moving Ticket sales Gift cards Truth in pricing Veterinary billing Fairness between consumers and businesses Cancellation rights Talent… Read more

Community Matters, Get Involved

How to Get Your Free Credit Report

A credit report is a detailed report of the last 6 years of a person’s credit history. Lenders use credit reports to determine if they will lend you money or not. A credit report sometimes called a disclosure or credit history. Check out sample reports: Equifax sample Transunion sample How can I see my credit report? Equifax and TransUnion are the two credit bureaus where… Read more

Money Management

How Much House Can You REALLY Afford?

If you ask your bank or mortgage broker this question, they will do a calculation for you based on your income and (potential) housing costs. The problem with this is it doesn’t take into account all of the expenses that come along with buying a home (things like maintenance), or other expenses like child care or saving for retirement or your children’s education. To give… Read more

Money Management

Four Months

I am new to Momentum. A week ago Thursday marked my fourth month here. From my first day, it’s been a whirlwind of learning and growing and experiencing. In my research of Momentum prior to joining the team I learned a lot.  I read about housing programs and I read about how Momentum is recognized for social innovation in Calgary. I read about the Savings… Read more

Money Management, Our Results