tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70034102469736250502024-03-14T01:55:54.754-04:00Building Community. Будуємо громаду.Yuriy Diakunchakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668268252050452042noreply@blogger.comBlogger1381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-37215019537571494012024-03-13T13:08:00.002-04:002024-03-13T13:08:52.877-04:00UCU is offering six different scholarships to help our student members achieve their academic goalsUCU is offering six
different scholarships to help our student members achieve their academic goals
We
support students in our community by continuing to invest in their education.
Over the past 15 years, UCU has awarded more than $185,000 in scholarships to
post-secondary students, recognizing their academic excellence and leadership
roles within the Ukrainian community.
UCU scholarships
help Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-62547993686340943422024-02-23T13:35:00.003-05:002024-02-23T14:48:26.194-05:00Message from UCU on the 2nd Anniversary of the War in Ukraine February 24, 2024
As we commemorate the solemn occasion of the second
anniversary of the russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we are compelled to
reflect on the strength and resilience of our sisters and brothers in Ukraine,
as they fight for their freedom and independence. The unyielding determination that
unites us all is a testament to our shared commitment to a secure, just, and
Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-32841344923390750212024-01-23T09:01:00.001-05:002024-01-26T12:03:38.257-05:00TFSA 2024 Contribution Limit - $7,000You
can contribute up to $7,000 to your TFSA in 2024 if you are a Canadian resident
over 18 years of age and hold a valid social insurance number. If you have not
made a contribution to a TFSA and have been eligible since it was introduced in
2009, you can contribute up to $95,000.
With a TFSA you can build your savings faster since you won’t be taxed
on your investment earnings. This allows youIrka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-48429034847816454492024-01-22T10:58:00.005-05:002024-01-26T12:02:58.521-05:00RRSP Contribution Deadline – February 29, 2024You have until February 29, 2024,
to contribute to your RRSP for the 2023 tax year. An RRSP allows you to save
for retirement while taking advantage of certain tax benefits. To determine your contribution
limit, check your CRA Notice of Assessment.
If you are considering opening an RRSP and want to learn more about it,
here is a quick primer to get you started.
What is an RRSP?
A Registered Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-86830257009632804102023-11-22T14:20:00.002-05:002023-11-22T14:20:14.154-05:00Tips for Managing your Holiday Spending With the holiday season gearing up and eagerly
anticipated family celebrations just around the corner, it's easy for expenses
related to Christmas gift buying, entertainment, and travel to get out of hand.
Before you begin your Christmas shopping, consider these valuable tips to
manage your holiday spending wisely.Create a realistic
budgetThe simplest and most efficient way to keep your Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-34124607351925621962023-11-22T14:17:00.001-05:002023-11-22T14:17:11.397-05:00How to Avoid Holiday ScamsWhen shopping online
this holiday season, and at every other time of the year, be on the lookout for
scams. Fraudsters are using
increasingly sophisticated tactics such as sending requests from fake
charities, various online shopping scams and deceptive
communications about shipping problems on your purchase orders.Protect both your
money and your personal information with these tips to stayIrka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-89399693574354044822023-10-19T13:25:00.004-04:002023-10-26T15:57:59.196-04:00Secure Your Finances: Keep Your UCU Accounts Safe Online In today's digital age, online banking has become an integral part of
our lives. More and more of our Members are using UCU Online banking and the
UCU app to conduct their everyday banking transactions. It is a secure, efficient
and convenient alternative to in-person branch banking.Having access to your accounts 24/7 gives you the freedom to manage your
accounts from anywhere around the Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-53670733110042631542023-09-20T12:57:00.002-04:002023-09-20T12:58:24.589-04:00Webinar Series - The Cost of Pursuing an Education in CanadaIf you missed our latest Welcome Ukraine webinar
series - The Cost of Pursuing an Education in Canada, you can watch the full
webinar on our YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQk_axFNu-E
During this webinar, you will gain insights
into the different levels of education, the costs associated with pursuing your
education, and the many approaches available to fund your education.Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-16952717962672212232023-08-30T11:39:00.004-04:002023-08-30T11:39:35.851-04:00Серія вебінарів UCU Welcome Ukraine - UCU Welcome Ukraine Webinar Series Запрошуємо
вас на безкоштовний та інформативний вебінар у четвер, 7-го
вересня 2023 року, о 19:00.
Фінансові аспекти отримання освіти в
Канаді
Дізнайтеся про освітню систему Канади. Під час
цього вебінару ми окреслимо різні рівні освіти, вартість отримання освіти та
способи покриття цих витрат.
На
цьому вебінарі ви дізнаєтесь про:Систему освіти в КанадіОтримання Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-67927498420000247012023-08-21T14:07:00.005-04:002023-08-21T16:05:02.883-04:00Are You Taking Advantage of All We Have to Offer?At UCU, we take pride in understanding the needs and desires
of our valued Members. Our commitment to serving you better drives us to
continuously innovate and introduce new products and services that aim to
simplify your banking experience while fostering the growth of your savings.
Here is a look back at our latest rollout of innovative banking
products and services.
Great
Deposit Special Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-77526231630551743712023-08-03T09:21:00.001-04:002023-08-03T09:21:08.555-04:00Серія вебінарів UCU Welcome Ukraine - UCU Welcome Ukraine Webinar SeriesЗапрошуємо вас на безкоштовний та інформативний вебінар у
четвер, 10 серпня 2023
року, о 19:00.
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отримання статусу постійного мешканця Канади для власників віз CUAET
Під
час цього вебінару ви отримаєте своєчасну та важливу інформацію про умови візи CUAET та про те, що вам
потрібно знати, щоб отримати статус постійного резидента Канади. На Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-66924037241433745132023-07-14T10:33:00.003-04:002023-07-18T12:07:32.007-04:00 We’re making banking with us better and easier.
Introducing the CardWise Mobile app and Online platform that
lets you manage your UCU Collabria Mastercard© with security and ease. The
CardWise mobile app and CardWise online web portal work seamlessly together to
ensure your credit card information is ready whenever you are.
Stay in charge of your charges
Download the app from your mobileIrka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-55640116264451986782023-06-13T12:20:00.002-04:002023-06-13T12:20:36.871-04:00UCU No-Fee Credit Card – Helping Students Age 18-24 Build Good Credit You are
about to start a new journey as a university or college student with exciting
prospects ahead. Your area of study will set the stage for your career and the
financial choices you make as a student will lay the foundation for your
financial future. Make the right choices early on and enjoy the many benefits
for years to come.Build
a Good Credit ScoreBuilding
a good credit history is Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-22196841819656374812023-06-13T12:13:00.004-04:002023-06-14T12:03:49.769-04:00UCU Student Line of Credit Attending
university or college is already expensive and the cost of post-secondary
education is expected to increase year after year, outpacing inflation. As a
student, you have a lot of responsibilities, including planning to pay for your
education. Along with your studies, you also need to budget for things like
tuition, books, transportation, and in many cases housing and food. For those
Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-47041590650839123052023-06-13T11:59:00.007-04:002023-06-14T14:36:35.683-04:00UCU Youth Unlimited Account – Much More Than a Savings AccountThe UCU Youth Unlimited Account is more than just a bank account – it will
help you learn about the importance of saving, the benefits of earning compound
interest and the many lessons of financial literacy.
Available for Canadian citizens or permanent residents up to the age of
24, who attend school full time, this account will provide all the banking services
you will need to develop lifelong Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-75060613657188390162023-05-03T10:23:00.011-04:002023-05-11T08:44:08.062-04:00UCU Scholarship RecipientsWe support students in our community by continuing to invest in their
education. During this year’s AGM, UCU awarded scholarships to seven post-secondary
students and two graduating high school students who have been UCU Members for
at least two years.
The Scholarship Committee reviewed many applications from accomplished candidates
and based their decisions on four criteria - academic Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-62182037577760731572023-05-01T10:44:00.003-04:002023-05-01T10:54:29.171-04:00Серія вебінарів “Вітаємо, Україно” - UCU Welcome Ukraine Webinar Series “Серія вебінарів “Вітаємо, Україно”
Відкриття бізнесу в Канаді
Запрошуємо вас на
безкоштовний та інформативний вебінар у четвер, 4-го травня 2023 року, о 19:00.
Існує багато тонкощів при відкритті бізнесу
в провінції Онтаріо, проте ми можемо допомогти вам зрозуміти нормативні,
банківські та податкові системи Онтаріо, необхідні для запуску вашого бізнесу.
Під час вебінару
ви дізнаєтеся:
<!--[Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-33620679350739992942023-03-24T14:18:00.002-04:002023-03-24T14:18:47.355-04:00UCU Youth Unlimited Account – Much More Than a Savings Account The UCU Youth Unlimited Account provides your child with more than just
a bank account – it will help your child learn about the importance of saving,
the benefits of earning compound interest and the many lessons of financial
literacy. Available for Canadian citizens or permanent residents up to the age of
24 who attend school full time, this account will provide all the banking services
Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-60848601326255720802023-02-27T11:54:00.000-05:002023-02-27T11:54:06.413-05:00 UCU is offering six different scholarships to help our student members achieve their academic goalsWe support students in our community by continuing to invest in their
education. Over the past 14 years, UCU has given out more than $170,000 in
scholarship awards to post-secondary students, recognizing their academic
excellence and leadership roles within the Ukrainian community.
UCU scholarships
help offset the rising cost of post-secondary education.
With the cost of post-secondary Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-48286916429192111162023-02-21T16:37:00.004-05:002023-02-21T16:37:44.592-05:00Message from UCU on the First Anniversary of the War in Ukraine February
24, 2023
We mark the first anniversary of the war in
Ukraine with great sadness and even greater determination.
On February 24, 2022, the world watched in
horror as russian forces began their full-scale invasion of Ukraine launching
land, sea and air attacks on key strategic areas including the nation’s
capital, Kyiv. The campaign of destruction widened with russia Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-15629289075996127352023-02-14T14:51:00.000-05:002023-02-14T14:51:11.207-05:00Interactive Teller Machine – ATM with a live video chat Interactive Teller
Machine – ATM with a live video chat
The Interactive Teller
Machine (ITM) is our new ATM that allows you to interact with one of
our Contact Centre Member Specialists through a live video conference.
It combines the full
range of services provided by our ATMs with personal, real-time advice from one
of our trained Contact Centre staff.
Through our ITMs, you can Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-79275935134402989322023-02-14T14:47:00.001-05:002023-02-14T15:08:58.062-05:00MemberDirect Small Business Online Banking MemberDirect Small Business Online
BankingAn online banking solution designed for the
needs of small businesses - like yours.Running a small business is more than a 9
to 5 job; it requires a lot of work, ingenuity and time to make it a success.
With the daily operational challenges you face as a small business owner, we
can ease some of the pressure and help you better manage the financial Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-3776509866481857762023-01-16T12:21:00.000-05:002023-01-16T12:21:43.531-05:00RRSP Contribution Deadline – March 1, 2023 You have until March 1, 2023,
to contribute to your RRSP for the 2022 tax year. With an RRSP you can save for
retirement while taking advantage of many tax benefits. Check your CRA Notice
of Assessment to find your contribution limit. If you are considering opening an RRSP and want to learn more about it,
here is a quick primer to get you started.What is an RRSP?A Registered Retirement Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-25973710444695303772023-01-16T12:09:00.002-05:002023-01-16T12:09:48.915-05:00TFSA 2023 Contribution Limit - $6,500You can contribute up to $6,500 to your TFSA this year. You may be
eligible to contribute even more if you have contribution room remaining from
previous years.
With a TFSA you can build your savings faster by not paying tax on your
earnings. Save for anything you want from a down payment for a house, post-secondary
tuition, or a vacation – all with the flexibility of withdrawing your money
whenIrka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003410246973625050.post-25974368654756466852022-12-09T10:10:00.003-05:002022-12-09T10:10:51.758-05:00How to Avoid Holiday ScamsWhen
shopping online this holiday season, and every other time of the year, be on
the lookout for scams. Fraudsters
are using more sophisticated tricks to scam you such as sending requests from
fake charities, various online shopping scams and fraudulent
communications about shipping problems on your purchase orders.Protect
your money and your personal information all year round with these Irka Chuchrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13025614855718106244noreply@blogger.com0