Read our latest blog posts

Oaken March Update

By Oaken Financial

March 31, 2021

  Thank a Frontline Worker Thank you to everyone who has nominated a frontline worker for special recognition. We have received so many wonderful stories and it is truly inspiring to read these amazing testimonials to the good work so many of our fellow Canadians have been doing to help others during these challenging times....read more

Thank a Frontline Worker

By Oaken Financial

February 25, 2021

  Thank a Frontline Worker We’ve been overwhelmed with the responses we’ve received as part of our invitation to forward stories about frontline workers who have made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many positive examples coming in each day, we can’t help but feel hopeful that brighter days are ahead. If you...read more

An updated money checklist for the new year Oaken update

By Oaken Financial

January 28, 2021

  Many people mark the start of a new year by setting personal goals to accomplish during the year. If getting your finances in order is one of your objectives for 2021, here is an updated checklist that you can use to help achieve this important goal. Read more here.   Contact Centre Hours Update...read more

Wishing you a happy holiday season

By Oaken Financial

December 22, 2020

  It’s true that Christmas is going to be very different for most of us this year. But even with these changes, there is much to celebrate and we hope that the holiday season finds you and yours healthy and safe. Please note the following changed to our regular Oaken store hours over the holidays:...read more

Help save Zhelevo

By Oaken Financial

November 26, 2020

  At Oaken, we’re not embarrassed to be thought of as “tree-huggers”. You can see it in our name and our logo. Trees, and oak trees in particular, represent strength and stability and these are key attributes you can find at Oaken. In recent months there is one particular Red Oak tree in Toronto’s west...read more

Oaken’s Minutes2Money Contest is back!

By Oaken Financial

October 30, 2020

  To kick off Financial Literacy Month in Canada, Oaken is pleased to once again partner with the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) to launch Oaken’s Minutes2Money contest! How to enter Oaken’s Minutes2Money contest starts Monday, November 9th, 2020 and ends at midnight Wednesday, December 16th, 2020. Go to oakenminutes2money.com once the contest begins to...read more

How to maintain a good credit score on a reduced income

By Oaken Financial

September 30, 2020

  Maintaining a good credit score on a low or reduced income can be difficult. While there’s no denying that managing your money can be challenging, there are things you can do to help ensure that your credit score remains in good standing.   Make at least your minimum payments One of the most significant...read more