Servus Economic News
Insights into the Canadian and Albertan economies courtesy of Charles St-Arnaud, Chief Economist at Servus.
Latest Posts
October 14, 2020
Estate planning tips and myths
Learn how to start your estate plan and the truth behind some of the most common estate planning myths.
August 18, 2020
Local business spotlight: Beebop Doughnut Shop in Calgary
Unique times call for an "all-in" attitude.
August 29, 2019
How I use Servus's digital tools to help me save
We asked three Servus members to try out our new digital savings tools, Top-Up Savings and MyGoals, and let us know how these tools are helping them reach their savings goals. Here's what they said.
Should I rent or buy a home?
In the fourth episode of our Open Money podcast, Bridget Casey and Melanie Rousseau share their views on the age old question of “to rent, or to own”.
Understanding different generations' approach to money
In the third episode of our Open Money podcast, Louis Liu and Jennifer Betts talk about how different generations view money differently, and strategies to deal with their emotional undercurrents.
Keeping up with the Joneses has you falling behind financially
In the second episode of our Open Money podcast, we talk about “keeping up with the Joneses” and the financial decisions we make because of peer pressure and our desire to fit in. Bruce Sellery and Blake Carter talk about the consequences that can have and offer strategies to make you less susceptible to financial peer pressure and more in control of your finances.
Who runs the world? Why women are foundational to the impending wealth transfer
In the first episode of our Open Money podcast about women and their money stories, finance planning expert Shannon Lee Simmons, entrepreneur and co-owner of Edmonton-based Foxglove Wellness Jillian Rieckmann and clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Nasreen Khatri talk about their personal and professional experiences when it comes to money.
Make Your Credit and Debit Cards Work for You
Tap here, swipe there, a few online orders in between… most of the time, we don’t think too much about which card we’re using. But choosing credit or debit can make a real difference in how protected you are, how your credit score grows, and what you get back in rewards.
From Cash Savings to Financial Confidence: How a simple savings habit can become a wealth-building strategy
"One of the biggest financial challenges I see isn't a lack of savings. It's knowing what to do once you've built them."
Where’s the boom? And the rise and fall of the Alberta Advantage
Charles St-ArnaudDespite record levels of oil revenue since mid-2021, Alberta’s economy is not seeing an associated boom, as a smaller share of revenues is staying in the province.