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

A little-known TFSA tip for year-end tax planning

December 14, 2021 |Lara Austin

Our disciplined approach had us taking advantage of this "tip" since day one. The exponential effect as accounts grown has been noticeable! we don't mind the "extra administration" if it benefits our clients!

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Cookie Exchange

December 14, 2021 |Lara Austin

Fun at the office to get us in to the holiday spirit!

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Giving Back In Our Community

December 07, 2021 |Lara Austin

Generous clients of Lara D. Austin donated 200 pounds of food and $1495 is cash donations to local food bank.

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