Minding Money: Lara's Insights

A financial newsletter and blog in the Comox Valley

I'm glad you're here - being on this page means you want to learn more about how your financial choices can impact your quality of life.

I have been passionate about the importance of financial literacy since I started in this industry 20 years ago.  Minding Money is a quarterly newsletter I started for my friends and clients to address common questions when it comes to wealth and retirement planning and talk about the latest news in the investment industry.

If you would like each issue of Minding Money emailed or mailed to you, please send me an email.  On this blog I'll post a link to the PDF versions, as well as links to financial market and strategy opinion pieces by RBC Wealth Management professionals.

If you have any questions about anything you read here, please get in touch!

 

Latest Newsletter

 Fall 2025

In this edition:

  • Dr. Tom Deans "Every Family's Business" Thursday November 6th
  • Are you overlooking the tax-free opportunity?
  • A tax-efficient withdrawal strategy
  • Year-end checklist
5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

 October 01, 2024 |Diane Amato

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in

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How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

 October 01, 2024 |DA Marketing

With cybercrime on the rise in Canada, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family.

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Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

 October 01, 2024 |Royal Bank of Canada
When businesses consider fraud protection measures, there is often a focus on technology – whether it’s installing new systems, upgrading software, or leaning on the technology of key partners. The reality is, employee education, processes and planning...
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Video: The Wealthy Barber: Is your Will’s executor ready?

 August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

When estate planning, remember to include your personal property and heirlooms

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Video: The Wealthy Barber wants to know: Are you making a Will?

 August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Why you should make a Will and include an up-to-date net-worth statement

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Climate Briefing: A Smart Heating Solution For Canada’s Fiscally-Strained Municipalities

Climate Briefing: A Smart Heating Solution For Canada’s Fiscally-Strained Municipalities

 August 28, 2024 |Myha Truong-Regan
Policymakers in Canada’s fastest growing cities face a triple challenge over the next decade: how to build their infrastructure for a rapidly growing population, continue lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure that neither strain municipal finances...
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Responsible investing can help bridge the generation gap during wealth transfer

Responsible investing can help bridge the generation gap during wealth transfer

 August 01, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

This type of investing can be used as a launchpad for discussing how family wealth can have a significant impact on pressing global issues.

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Indoor Vertical Farming: Rising To Meet Local Demand

Indoor Vertical Farming: Rising To Meet Local Demand

 July 18, 2024 |Lisa Ashton

How indoor agriculture can serve as a local food source in northern—and urban—settings

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Lara. D. Austin Minding Money Newsletter Summer 2024

 July 16, 2024 |Lara Austin

Lara D. Austin - Summer Newsletter -Love and optimism are in the air -Spring recap: Budget 2024 - 5 things investors should know -Generational wealth planning: Bringing kids to the table -Financial lessons for each stage of life

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Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation

 June 25, 2024 |Teresa Matesanz
Comox Valley Hospital and Services are vital to the wellbeing of our entire community. The Foundation plays a crucial role in funding essential medical equipment and patient care programs. Since 2007, both Lara Austin and Phil Shute have supported the...
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