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    Test of Time

    Warren Buffett’s invaluable lessons about investing haven’t changed to this day. His words of wisdom are relevant today. This is worth the 7 min watch! Watch Here- https://youtu.be/T6HHwOoq9M4  

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    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, Janice Foley. Janice is a friend and client that has moved out west in retirement.  We asked her a few questions:   Tell us a…

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    Market Talk

    This month’s update comes as a quick video.

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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…

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    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…

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    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….

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    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…

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    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…

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    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  

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    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:

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