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Fun Frugal Summer Activities in Regina
If you have company coming, or you are visiting the Queen City and looking for things to do, we have ideas! Kristina has put together a list of things to do in Regina that are affordable and fun. (I’ve checked out a few and especially love the Wascana parkrun. Our friend…
3 Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance
As a young adult starting out in the world, I guarantee that the last thing I thought about was life insurance. By the time I did purchase my life insurance it was almost double the cost I would have paid if I had started years earlier. Often, we want and…
Saving Incentive in One Illustration
Picture this: A tug of war battle between two people. The two combatants are both you- your present self vs future self. Often, we allow the present self to win. It is stronger, in control and highly motivated. The tug of war might be about money, time, food or exercise….
Astra Client Spotlight
Astra client spotlight features our clients and their words so that we can gain more insight and learn from each other. Meet Astra member, Bev. She retired last year and we are loving the joy and zest she brings with her in the retirement journey. We asked Bev a…
What Not To Do When You See A Bear
Not To Do When You See A Bear With 2018 taking a toll in the markets, I thought I would share with you this piece that I wrote a few years ago. It aligns with our theme for 2019…. staying the course. Each year my family and I head west…
A Few New Faces at Astra
I’d love to introduce you to the Astra team. They are often the first face and voice you will meet at the office. I can’t share enough how proud I am of them. Many thanks to our staff, Zena
2018 Year in Review – Your Update
Happy New Year! Our focus is to keep you grounded, informed and confident to stay the course. We don’t take your trust and support lightly and we want to thank you for being a part of the Astra community. Watch the latest video update here:
Gift ideas that promote financial literacy
This holiday season, give the gift that lasts a lifetime -financial literacy. Here are a few ideas to share with family and friends to help promote financial literacy this holiday season. Five and under: BOOKS & PIGGY BANK It’s never too early to start children thinking about the…
Health is Your Greatest Wealth
Last week we had Dr. Craig Herrington join us for our November lunch and learn. He shared with us some valuable tips to living a long and healthy life. His information was too good not to share! Lifestyle Factors to Focus on for Longevity: Consistency over perfection (Now this one…
A Few Early Tax Tips for 2018
The end of 2018 is sneaking up on us. Here are a few things that you might want to keep in mind: NEW TFSA 2019 LIMIT The TFSA contribution limit for Jan. 2019 is $6,000, up from $5,500 in 2018. With the TFSA limit at $6,000 for next year, the…
