Episodes

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 saf...

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...

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! Today’s topics include: • What kind of dangers lay online • How to protect yourself against fra...

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 con...

If you remember dial-up, cassettes, VHS tapes, and only being able to access the internet from the library, chances are you’re a Millennial or Xennial (yep, there’s a new generation in town). This is an optimistic and cooperative group of humans that are committed to building a better world, and Carla is back on the mic to share a way to do just that. Today’s episode is all about socially responsible investing and how you can be a part of the change. Let’s face it Xennials and Millennials, it’s ...

The theme this month is planning for your future, and Carla has touched on a variety of ways to set yourself up for financial success (psst go listen to last week’s episode). But, there is a slightly more morbid piece to the financial puzzle that cannot be overlooked. On today’s episode, Carla welcomes tax and estate specialist Doug Carroll to discuss the do’s and don’ts of estate planning. Doug walks listeners through the process and planning of an estate and shares tips to make the experience ...

We get it. You’re having the time of your life and don’t want to think about getting older, let alone retiring. It’s hard to even imagine that retirement is approaching, but instead of dreading it, let’s dream about it. What kind of fabulous lifestyle would you like? Are you hopping on a plane to Florida with the rest of the snowbirds? Perhaps you’re content in your garden, picking herbs for tonight’s dinner. See—not so bad, right? Carla is back to shed a positive light on retirement and help yo...

It’s Mental Health Week and the theme is empathy. You may be wondering how this relates to your finances, but with the increasing level of financial demands being put on individuals, it’s incredibly important to practice empathy for yourself and others. When it comes to money and mental health, we put an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves and sometimes equate our self-worth with our bank accounts. Carla is on the mic to support you this week and offer tips for exercising self-compassion wh...

With Covid restrictions lifting and the world reopening, travel is back on the table and top of mind for a lot of people. It certainly can feel daunting though, so Carla brought in travel blogger and expert Marisa Mercanti, to inspire (and prepare) you for the next adventure. Whether you are flying solo, with friends or with family, Carla and Marisa have travel hacks to make the experience a little less stressful. They share tips for travelling with young ones, gadgets for the ultimate experienc...

We all know that dreaded feeling when you’re out with friends and that second expensive bottle of wine is ordered for the table, or when an invite to another bachelorette party in Vegas pops up in your mailbox. But it just isn’t in the budget. Money is a huge part of our social lives, but sometimes that destination wedding just isn’t in the cards. Carla is back to share and explore a few ways to make those uncomfortable financial conversations a little less painful and a lot more empowering. Jus...

Are you ready to purchase a home? Before you jump the gun with your answer, Carla is back with some home ownership facts that will make your decision even more clear. There are many fears associated with buying a home and with housing prices soaring, it is more important than ever to review your current financial picture and set goals for the future. Carla discusses the not-so-fun costs associated with home ownership and shares steps to get you closer to that dream home you’ve been eyeing on MLS...

How can you begin to forge a positive and beneficial relationship with credit cards? Glad you asked! Carla is back to break down the fundamentals of credit cards so you can understand the ins and outs of those powerful pieces of plastic and make an informed decision when choosing the card for your financial future. Today’s episode will help save you time, money, and aggravation, and get you on your way to getting good credit and building up those rewards points. PSA: The more you know, the bette...

Word on the street is this past month was the Bank of Canada’s interest rate overnight hike, but do not fret, Carla will be your Wonderwall to guide you through these unprecedented times. Thankfully Carla isn’t an imaginary friend, like Noel Gallagher sings about, and she is behind the mic to help save you from your thoughts as you read the lasted headlines about the overnight rate hike. But, what do these headlines even mean and how will it affect your financial future? On today’s episode, Carl...

Let’s take a trip down millennial memory lane...CD wallets, ultra-thin eyebrows, Modrobes, Bobby’s World, flip phones, The Price Is Right, Dance Mix 95, and the list goes on. As a generation, we have most certainly made our mark, but we are facing an uncertain economic future that is unlike any previous generation. With the price of gas and houses on the rise, it feels like a financial tornado is on the loose, so what can we learn today that will help us tomorrow? Carla is back on the mic to dis...

It’s Women’s History Month and this year’s campaign is all about breaking the bias. The role of women in finances has most certainly evolved over the years and there is no doubt women are slaying the financial game while also keeping up with the Joneses. But, there is still some way to go and bias very much present when it comes to finances. One example of this is the pink tax, which is a system of discriminatory pricing on products and services based on gender. On today’s episode, Carla discuss...

Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and your savings have been growing...right? So as you clean out your closet and pump up the tires on your bike, why not revisit those financial goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year. Carla is back to make that process a little less painful as she shares her ten most common money mishaps to help keep your financial goals on track so you can focus on living your best life. Today’s topics...

Let’s not beat around the bush — debt sucks! If you’ve accumulated some debt, you are far from alone and your banking BFF Carla, is back on the mic to help you take back control and feel empowered when making financial decisions. She wants you to give a hoot about that debt, whether it’s good or bad, and walk away from today’s episode with actionable steps to break the debt cycle. Stop the blaming and shaming game and instead offer yourself a little self-compassion as you create a plan — debt by...

Today’s episode is all about the people. Tandia polled the community to learn what financial terms they should know, but don’t. You’re not the only one to toss a few buzz words around the dinner table without fully understanding their meaning, but don’t worry — your secret is safe with Carla. She breaks down common financial acronyms, home buyers plans, demand loans, and finally puts that high school math class about compound interest to good use. This is the perfect episode to build your financ...

You may be asking yourself, “what’s love got to do with your finances?” Carla is back for a Valentine’s Day special to discuss financial compatibility, how the five love languages can help your bank account, and of course, cinnamon hearts. We all know money can be the leading cause of stress in relationships but Carla is here to teach you how to communicate openly and honestly with your partner as you hit those major romantic milestones. It’s all about operating as a unit to tackle those big and...

Chances are if you have kids, that you’ve heard the long list of dos and don’ts when it comes to parenting, but did anyone prepare you for the ongoing price tag that having kids can bring?! As a mother herself, Carla has experienced the financial ups and downs that come with raising a family, and after her third, she has learned a thing or two about planning for the present and the future. On today‘s episode, Carla shares tools and tactics to create positive spending habits with your children no...

Every week Carla helps you focus on your financial picture as a whole and today’s episode is no different as she dives into the structure of savings plans. Now, the good news is there is still tons of room to have fun as you build your own savings pyramid and begin to hit those financial goals you set at the beginning of the year. Whether you are planning a trip to Hawaii or you’re finally going to buy that boat, Carla has a strategy to do just that while also building a solid foundation for you...

This week is all about digging a little deeper into financial health and opening up the conversation regarding mental health, money, and how the two are related. Carla welcomes Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and the owner of Dig A Little Deeper, Christina Crowe, to the podcast to discuss the connection between your bank account and your overall well-being. They dive into the types of emotional relationships people have with money, how your upbringing can affect your financial h...

You may be feeling like you have lost a little faith as 2022 unfolds a bit differently than we had all hoped for, but Carla (and Sting) are here to help keep the faith alive. You are not alone in the feelings of overwhelm and stress that arise this month, and professionals have actually coined today Blue Monday. But have no fear, your banking BFF is here to help you shift your mindset, take charge of your finances, and avoid the Monday blues this year. On today’s episode, Carla discusses the imp...

Investing is one of the hot topics for 2022 and Carla is here to let you in on a financial secret: you don’t need to be rich to invest! While The Wolf Of Wall Street is a fantastic movie, it isn’t a realistic depiction of what investing is like for the average person and shouldn’t intimidate you from getting started on your investing journey today. Carla welcomes your newest banking BFF and Director of Wealth Management Services at Tandia Financial Credit Union, Russ MacKay, to discuss investing...