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What’s The Buzz On Taxes
Hey folks, I’ve started writing a monthly blog for a local organization and I figured I would start sharing it here as well, it’s personal finance but with a more Canadian focus, but if you’d like to check it out you can find it below!
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Protecting Yourself From a Bank Failure Ep. 37
Join me as I talk about banks, how they work, and how to protect yourself when they don’t work like they should. After a few banks have failed I thought it would be helpful to talk about how that happens, what to do when it happens, and most importantly how to protect yourself from this…
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Let’s Talk Weddings with Special Guest Ashley Groves Ep. 36
Join me as I talk with Ashley Groves, owner of the Wedding Grove, a wedding planning business based out of Halifax Nova Scotia. We dig into some of the more stressful aspects of wedding planning, talk about the value of a good plan and discuss a few great tips to save on your wedding dreams.…
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Thinking About Taxes Ep. 35
Join me as I talk about taxes, with tax season swiftly upon us I thought I’d spend a little time talking about how to keep organized, and make your taxes a little less stressful. I’m sorry for the delay on this one, I’m still getting over a rough cold, but I’m hoping to be back…
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How to Plan for Retirement Ep. 34
Join me as I talk about retirement, and how to plan for it. Retirement is a tough thing to plan for, but the most important step is to get started. I’ll be talking about making the most of the tools in your retirement toolbox and the importance of having flexibility. You can find me on…
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Blog: Perfection Isn’t a Way of Life
I write a newsletter over on LinkedIn called Progressing Professionalism, I don’t normally cross post them but this one was a bit more personal and I figured I’d share it here as well. I think we all struggle a bit with high standards for ourselves. If you’re interested here’s a link to subscribe: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6975116073893253120 I’ve…
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How to Manage a Rental Property Business Ep. 33
Join me as I talk about how to manage a rental property. Starting a rental business can be intimidating, there’s a lot to learn in order to be successful but going in with a good plan, strong fundamentals and a few of the tips I share in this episode can set you up for the…
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How to Get the Best Deal from Financial Institutions Ep. 32
Join me as I talk about getting the best deal when you’re in the market for financial products. Whether you’re looking at a mortgage, loan, insurance, or investments, the way to ensure you’re getting the best deal is to know what your options are out there. Often times the differences between products can be very…
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6 Questions to Ask for Better Finances This Year
It’s been a little while since I’ve written on the blog, I’m still getting back to it after we had our child, but I want to say I appreciate all of you for continuing to check out the podcast and read older articles! The last few podcasts (which I’ll link to below) have centered around…
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Dealing With Higher Mortgage Rates Ep. 31
Join me as I talk about dealing with higher mortgage rates. It’s always better to plan for the future then to be caught unaware. With mortgage rates having skyrocketed over the last year, there’s a good chance that you’ll be feeling the pinch at some point. This week I’m talking about some useful strategies to…
About Me
I’m Laura and I’ve been working in the Financial Services Industry since 2014. I’ve worked in banking and wealth management and have handled everything from bank accounts, loans, and mortgages to investment portfolio management, preparing tax returns, insurance, and financial planning. Managing your finances doesn’t need to be difficult or stressful, so Let’s Talk About It.