It’s a new year, and Carla is back on the mic with a fresh new doo and a healthy dose of financial wisdom to kick things off strong on this particularly blue Monday. Every year around this time, the warm fuzziness of the holidays has faded, the resolutions have more than likely been broken, and the bills are piling up like nobody’s business. Let’s face it, January is kind of the worst. But have no fear; Carla is here to guide you through these blues and help you realistically achieve any financial and even personal goals you might have this new year. From finally breaking that debt cycle to working towards that dream vacation, this episode is all about setting you up for success. So, grab your notepad, tune in, and prepare to hop back on the financial goal wagon stronger than ever!

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Should an old acquaintance be forgotten in 2023? When it comes to emotional investing, that’s a big fat yes. As the year officially comes to a close, it’s an ideal time to reflect and decide what financial behaviours we want to bring into the New Year and what we ultimately need to leave behind. On today’s episode, Carla is joined by Kush, a fellow Tandia employee and wealth management extraordinaire, to tackle the complexities of emotional investing. In an economy where the market is in a constant state of flux with little clarity of what the future holds, attaching emotions to it can be a risky game and leave you in a state of financial distress. Tune in as Carla and Kush guide you with the tools necessary to navigate these emotions and keep you on track in 2023 and beyond! 

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Making a list and checking it twice... with online shopping? On today’s episode, Carla is providing the ultimate crash course in cyber safety, just in time for the holidays! We are living in a world of convenience, and shopping online has become the norm. Well, with all good things, there must be one inconvenient truth, and that truth is... cyber criminals. Yes, they do exist, they are smooth as can be, and they’ll "getcha" if you’re not careful. So tune in and get ready to own the holiday season and beyond with the tips and tools you need to combat the slimy cyber scammers out there trying to steal your joy. And most importantly, don’t forget to "stop, look, and think.".    

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It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year! But let’s face it, as wonderful as the holidays may be, they can also become incredibly expensive and overwhelming. Typically behind the holly jolly parties, gifts, and baking sessions, lives credit card debt, overspending and poor financial decisions. This week, Carla is kicking off the season to help guide you and your bank account towards a more cheerful experience, so you can enjoy every moment to the fullest without getting wrapped up in overspending. From budgeting to shopping tips, there are nuggets of wisdom within this episode that will serve you for life, no matter what your financial reality may be. ‘Tis the season, friends!  

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As November comes to a close and we wrap financial literacy month up in a beautiful bow, Carla is back on the mic to ensure you’re the sharpest tool in the tool shed when it comes to understanding your financial rights as a consumer. Remember that little welcome package your financial institution provided when you first opened your account? The one you probably never opened? No shame in that game! This week, Carla is simplifying the fine print, breaking down our financial rights and key responsibilities when it comes to our roles as consumers so that we can become the finance rockstars we were born to be. 

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You know they say, "Two is better than one," and when it comes to today’s episode, we’d have to agree. Carla’s back on the mic with the other half of her dynamic duo from the Tandia team, the ever-so-talented Jay Rodriguez. Tune in as the two continue the financial literacy month festivities by sharing what you should consider before borrowing money, responsible borrowing, and how to land where you belong with your credit score. With no shortage of musical talent, the Batman and Robin of podcasting will leave you with the wisdom, insight, and entertainment needed to get you through the darker days ahead.  

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Frenemies...we all have them! It's a complex type of relationship that has a tendency to loom over us, often serving as a royal pain in the behind. This week, Carla is taking on the ultimate frenemy we are all familiar with in some capacity—DEBT. We understand that it’s all fun and games initially, until you actually have to deal with it and you think to yourself, "Will this be around forever?" (Spice Girls reference—IYKYK). Fear not, Carla is here to arm you with the tips and tricks you need to help combat your slimy little friend and set you up to successfully co-exist amicably for a more stable financial future.   

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In life, whether we like it or not, change is inevitable. Our daily lives are so chaotic that we typically don’t even realize our current financial picture until we’re forced to face it in times of stress. In honour of November being financial literacy month, Carla is giving it to you straight this week, providing a bit of relief and empowerment to help carry you through the uncertainty of our changing world. She’s your financial BFF after all and is here to share a few pointers, keep things relatable, take a trip down CD memory lane (remember those?!), and of course, sing her heart out.  

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BOO! Feeling spooked by the financial fears keeping you up at night? Fear not, because Carla has some good news...there’s hope (and lots of mini chocolate bars)! Welcome to the Halloween edition of Ask Us Anything, where we answer the questions submitted by you (anonymously, of course!) and put a spell on all the things that financially scare you. On this episode, Carla is laying your nocturnal worry cycle to rest—providing the tools and advice necessary to keep those haunting thoughts at bay. Because we all know the second "Monster Mash" comes on, it’s party time and we’re gonna need to leave those worries at the door. Happy Halloween!  

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You’ll say, we’ve got nothing in common, but this week, Carla begs to differ. On today’s episode, we’re jumping right back into our confessionals submitted by the Tandia community and exposing some of your juiciest financial secrets (anonymously, of course). But fear not, we can all relate to being personally victimized by an impulse purchase (or 4) at the HomeSense checkout, feeling ridiculous for leaning on your parents as an adult, and drowning in credit card debt without a clear roadmap. Whatever it may be, you’re probably doing a lot better than you think. So tune in as Carla lends a non-judgmental hand to steer you towards a more empowered financial future. 

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