RSP Contribution Deadline – March 1st

General Angela Calla 16 Feb

Big hello from the Angela Calla Team! We wanted to give a quick reminder that March 1st is the to contribute to your RSPs. This is significant because of the potential tax benefits you can get, based on your income bracket, such as reducing your overall taxable income or even seeing a tax refund. In […]

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How does inflation affect your money?

General Angela Calla 15 Feb

When inflation goes up, the value of your money goes down. Inflation is like a dripping tap. It may look like barely any water is coming out. But it’s amazing how it adds up over time. Say you put $50K under your mattress tonight. If inflation averages 3% per year – and you raid your […]

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A psychologist explains how reframing the concept of budgeting can help you build wealth

General Angela Calla 14 Feb

Dr. Tracy Thomas has built a career out of coaching celebrities, CEOs, professional athletes, and other high-performing individuals. The psychologist and author, who started her coaching business 12 years ago, earned over $1 million just in 2021 alone. She’s also built a seven-figure net worth, thanks to high earnings coupled with consistent saving and investing. Insider […]

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Red Hot Labour Market Despite Rate Hikes

General Angela Calla 10 Feb

Today’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) for January was much stronger than expected, once again calling into question how long the Bank of Canada’s rate pause will last. This report showed no evidence that the labour market is slowing in response to the vast and rapid runup in interest rates.  Employment surged by 150,000–ten times more than […]

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Family Day Ideas

General Angela Calla 9 Feb

For those who celebrate Family Day, we thought we would highlight some ideas for special things you can do with your loved ones, and remind them how much you care! From crafts and cooking to volunteer work or exercise classes, below are a few ways you can celebrate Family Day this year: Cook a Meal […]

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Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper

General Angela Calla 9 Feb

Even bond traders and economists are stumped about what the next few years will bring. The repercussions of a global economy that stopped suddenly, shed millions of jobs and initially contracted 30% only to rebound in a flash on the back of free-money government programs are still being felt. Predicting where the economy goes from […]

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The Benefits of Refinancing

General Angela Calla 7 Feb

The Benefits of Refinancing: – Access a lower interest rate than the rate on your other debts; – Consolidate your debt into one, simple & convenient payment; – Modify your current mortgage by extending or reducing the number of years remaining on your mortgage amortization; – Access equity within your home to complete home renovations; […]

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What to Know about Second Mortgages

General Angela Calla 6 Feb

A second mortgage is a mortgage that is taken out against a property that already has a home loan (mortgage) on it. Generally, people take out second mortgages to satisfy short-term cash or liquidity requirements, have an investment opportunity or to pay off higher-interest debts (such as credit cards and student loans) that a second […]

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