Tandia Talks Money Tandia Financial Credit Union

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 basics and bust some common myths. This episode covers everything from diversification to building an investing portfolio to the impact of inflation. It doesn’t matter how old (or young) you are or whether you have one hundred or one million dollars; there is no time like the present to start confidently investing and saving for those amazing 2022 goals. 
 
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Let’s kick off 2022 in turbo savings mode with better days and deeper pockets. There are so many benefits to becoming financially healthy, so why not start the new year right by setting some financial resolutions that are going to make your 2022 self impressed. Carla is ringing in the new year by sharing her top 10 easy and attainable financial goals that will leave your bank account in great shape. This is your signal to finally start that budget and send those healthy spending habits into high gear. 
 
Today’s topics include: 

How to make long-lasting financial resolutions  

The importance of reflecting and goal-setting 

Ways to up your financial game  

 
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You've likely heard the word cleanse quite a bit as 2022 approaches and you’re probably visualizing a ginger, turmeric shot or a big glass of green celery juice. Well, just like your body deserves a health reboot from time to time, so do your finances. Carla is challenging you to a 2022 financial cleanse to shock your system and to help you start meeting your new year monetary goals. She discusses how to utilize a spending fast, how to differentiate between necessary and unnecessary expenses, and why you should replace the cards with cash. So, cue the Queen theme music and get pumped up because nothing can stop you now after you commit to the 2022 financial cleanse challenge.   
 
Today’s topics include: 

The benefits of a financial cleanse  

6 financial challenges to start the year strong  

Ways to get a handle on your debt using the snowball method 

How eating habits affect savings goals 


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Carla is flipping the script today with an episode dedicated to how to online shop safely, and this one is packed full of tips to combat all those scams out there. Let's face it; with the holiday season in full swing, cyber criminals are ready to pounce at any chance to steal your information and tap into your bank account. Whether it’s a fake online store, a phishing email, or a text message scam, it’s more important than ever to secure your accounts and protect yourself and your money. Diligence is key this holiday season and unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 
 
Today’s topics include: 

· Ways to spot fake online stores 

· Gift card and cyber text messages scams 

· Phishing emails and apps to track online purchases 

· What to do after being scammed


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If you become a victim – Notify  

· Inform the local police 

· Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 

· Crime Stoppers 

· The Competition Bureau 

· Contact your credit reporting agencies TransUnion and Equifax 

Monday’s suck — period. But there is one Monday per year that triumphs the rest, where your Christmas shopping bills pile up, the days are shorter and darker, and you’ve probably been shovelling snow all day. This is the inevitable and oh so gloomy Blue Monday. But don’t fret, Carla is back with another episode to brighten the Mondays ahead and help you avoid the dreaded holiday debt hangover. She is sharing her five tips to battle the Blue Monday blues and turn the saddest day of the year into a great one.  

Today’s topics include: 

Blue Monday budget tips 

Credit card repayment strategies 

How to create seasonal goals 

Long term savings plans  


From Carla and Tandia — have yourself a merry, merry Monday. 
 
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This week’s money mindset arrives just in time for the busiest and most expensive time of the year. It’s a simple, two letter word that can keep you on track and make room for a future of “yes”. “No” can be a hard pill to swallow but it is one of the keys in your journey to financial freedom and a less stressful holiday season. If you suffer from a bit of FOMO, like your host Carla, this episode is filled with ways to still have fun without breaking the bank. 

Today’s topics include:  

S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting

Ways to say “no” without missing out or hurting anyone’s feelings

Tips to put yourself and your savings first 


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