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    The Heart of the Matter- Niche Magazine

    Check out our article published in Niche magazine. READ HERE http://magazine.niche.style/niche-style-fall-2017/59415116/47  

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    SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED

    Our office is  collecting school supplies for the Salvation Army Back to School campaign.  This program provides school supplies for more than a 1000 children in Regina.  Astra will be matching any donations.  Below is a list of the needed items.  The deadline is Aug. 15th.  Please call us if you…

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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, Rory Willis Astra Client Spotlight Tell us a bit about yourself: Having played with Lego and Meccano growing up I always had a fascination for construction…

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    3 Tips to Creating a Positive Money Message

      I feel as though I have started late in life with attempting to share a healthy relationship with money with my daughters. I never truly began my own journey to my money story until my marriage was ending. In the early years (okay, including the present moment as well),…

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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.  Feel free to let me know if you have something you would like to share. This month I asked Brenda Jacksteit a few questions.   Tell us a bit…

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    My two-cents on Critical Illness Insurance

    I am always hesitant with insurance products. I like to do my homework and investigate all products. Only when there is a need and a necessity do I recommend insurance. Critical Illness Insurance is one that I often recommend. It is a lump sum that is paid to you if…

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    Your Biggest Wealth-What is it?

    Biggest Wealth

    The health of your mind, body, and relationships is your biggest wealth. It is vital to nurture these assets while you nurture your finances. It is fair to want and need support and collaboration to run a household and manage the family finances. One person may want to do all…

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    Independence – Astra Financial with PEAK

    I wanted to share with you a note from PEAK management. It speaks volumes as to why I have chosen to align my company, Astra Financial with PEAK.   You may have heard that some employees at Canada’s largest banks have reported that high-pressure tactics may have been used to…

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    Provincial Budget – Get the LowDown

    The Saskatchewan government is increasing the provincial sales tax (PST) to deal with a deficit forecast at $685 million as the province looks to return to a balanced budget in three years. The PST is increasing one percentage point to six per cent effective March 23, 2017. PST is being…

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    Federal Budget – Get the LowDown

    On Wednesday, March 22nd at 4 pm, Bill Morneau, Federal Minister of Finance, delivered his Federal budget in the House of Commons.  The budget is titled “Building a Strong Middle Class”. What you Need to Know The Federal budget was described as a “wait-and-see” budget by CBC news, with a…

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    A Workbook For Planning A Financially-Sound Retirement

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