We are nearing the end of the dog days of summer and, unfortunately, that means the temperature is dropping and reality is beginning to kick in. As summer ends and September hits, we all feel the need to get back into a routine. Today’s episode is meant to signal an awakening and inspire you to reset, refocus, and revisit your financial goals. Carla shares her favourite budgeting tool so you can confidently plan the next few months of spending and fund those fantastic future plans you’ve been dreaming all summer about. Let’s hit the September reset button! 

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If you could go back in time and teach your younger self a lesson about money, what would it be? Maybe you would tell them to save more money, carry less debt, or learn more about their finances. Maybe you would tell them to listen to their mom more since, as it turns out, moms do know best. Well, since we don’t have a time machine (yet), Carla is back on the mic to teach you about the most effective and innovative ways to fund post-secondary education. The future is bright and every dollar counts, so tune in to make this a time you will always remember. 

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It isn’t even August yet, and the back-to-school commercials and group chats have already begun. But, have you thought about back-to-post-secondary-school? It may seem like that day will never come, as you clean up the dirty dishes in the sink and do yet another load of laundry, but in the blink of an eye you’ll be dropping them off at university, holding back the tears. Carla is back on the mic to discuss the basics of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) and how you can start budgeting and saving for your child’s future. It is no secret that post-secondary education is expensive, but remember, with a little prep work, everything’s gonna be fine, fine, fine.  

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Have you been to a kid's birthday party lately?! Picture bouncy castles, pony rides, fun parks, magicians, high-end cakes, and the list goes on. Not to mention, there’s always some elaborate theme that requires a trip to the costume shop. Now, all of these things do sound like fun, but they come with a big price tag. On today’s episode, Carla discusses the line between generosity and parenting, and how you can set realistic spending expectations with your children (life lesson alert). The moral of the podcast: don’t use money or material goodies as a shortcut for parenting. 

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As of May 31, 2022, there have been over 37k reports of fraud, which has equated to 207 million dollars (yes, you read that right!) lost to fraud in Canada alone. We are wrapping up our fraud themed episodes by bringing back certified cybercrimes investigator Rachel Jolicoeur to share the top scams of 2022 and how you can protect yourself from fraudsters and catfishers. Make sure to share this episode with a friend so everyone can relax this summer and avoid getting swindled in their own backyard. 

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We've got a feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night, but with the summer jams, family vacations, and patio drinks comes the big dent in your wallet (psst... don’t tell Carla). With summer in full swing, the cost of having fun tends to build up fast (along with that sweet tan), so Carla is back with some budget-friendly tips and tricks to save your summer wallet. So lather on the sunscreen and get ready to create some of your own fun, memorable, and affordable moments this summer. 

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In today’s dating world, finding love is right at your fingertips. One swipe could change everything! Millions of people have had success on dating apps, but with success comes scammers. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, romance scams were responsible for the second highest amount of fraud related dollars in 2021. But do not fret, Carla is back on the mic to make sure you swipe left on the tinder swindlers and avoid financial heartache. You deserve to find love and keep your money safe too. 

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Life with plastic is fantastic when our debit and credit cards are safe. Savvy scammers are always looking for new ways to distract us from what they are trying to accomplish – stealing from our precious bank cards. Carla is back solo on the mic in today’s episode which is all about how to avoid getting psyched out when trying to protect your plastic and how to assess your situation to better understand when to give out debit or credit card information.  

If your gut is telling you that something is off, just don’t share! 

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Technological advances are great, but danger lives online and cyber-crime is at an all-time high. Clever online fraud sometimes makes us wish we could go back to a simpler time in the '90s. Today’s episode is all about how to keep you and your money safe from those pesky online criminals, and some tips on the steps you can take to keep everything well protected. If you don’t know, just don’t click! 

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• What kind of dangers lay online 

• How to protect yourself against fraud 

• Your best defense mechanisms against identity theft 

As mentioned in this episode, for more information please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca 

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, so many of us have turned to online services and devices to carry on our daily activities, making it more important than ever to remain vigilant. You just never know who's on the other side of the screen! It can definitely be a scary thing, so Carla brought in the Director of Fraud Mitigation and Strategy at Interac Corp, Rachel Jolicoeur, to shed light on how we can better protect ourselves against savvy online scammers. They share tips on how to be more conscious of what we’re posting on social media, how to be your own line of defense, and how to deal with fraud fatigue. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to fight against the digital bad guys. 

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