Let's Talk About It: Recent Episodes
Laura Whiteland
Dealing with money can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. Let's Talk About It takes the time to break down these big topics in an approachable and usable way. Laura Whiteland CFP®, CIM® discusses financial topics in a way anyone can understand Join us as we talk about the big issues that keep you up, push you down, or generally keep you away from where you want to be.
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Join me as I talk about banks, how they work, and how to protect yourself when they don't work like they should. After a few banks have failed I thought it would be helpful to talk about how that happens, what to do when it happens, and most importantly how to protect yourself from this uncommon, but still possible issue.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk with Ashley Groves, owner of the Wedding Grove, a wedding planning business based out of Halifax Nova Scotia. We dig into some of the more stressful aspects of wedding planning, talk about the value of a good plan and discuss a few great tips to save on your wedding dreams. You can find Ashley on Social Media @TWGAtlantic or her website https://www.theweddinggrove.com/
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about taxes, with tax season swiftly upon us I thought I'd spend a little time talking about how to keep organized, and make your taxes a little less stressful. I'm sorry for the delay on this one, I'm still getting over a rough cold, but I'm hoping to be back onto a more normal schedule going forward!
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about retirement, and how to plan for it. Retirement is a tough thing to plan for, but the most important step is to get started. I'll be talking about making the most of the tools in your retirement toolbox and the importance of having flexibility.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about how to manage your rental properties. I'm discussing tips and tricks to make sure you're setting yourself up for success and making your rental business as stress free as possible. Most of the challenge in managing real estate is in the day to day operations, by taking the time to plan ahead, and approaching your business with care and concern you can make sure you're adding value to your tenants as you build as successful business.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about getting the best deal when you're in the market for financial products. Whether you're looking at a mortgage, loan, insurance, or investments, the way to ensure you're getting the best deal is to know what your options are out there. Often times the differences between products can be very subtle, but by determining what's most important you'll be able to grade those differences for your benefit.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about dealing with higher mortgage rates. It's always better to plan for the future then to be caught unaware. With mortgage rates having skyrocketed over the last year, there's a good chance that you'll be feeling the pinch at some point. This week I'm talking about some useful strategies to make sure you position yourself for the best possible outcome.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about New Year's Resolutions and how to make sure that the changes you want to make stick. It can be easy to set loft objectives, but if you want to make sure that you're seeing the results you want a year from now, it's much better to be thoughtful about how you'll get there. Most importantly, be kind to yourself as you make these changes.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about how to keep on top of changes in your life and avoid financial struggles in the future. Life is full of changes, both positive and negative, but a little planning and consideration can keep the bad days to a minimum and make good days better.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about how to reduce your financial stress during the holiday season. There's a lot of pressure to spend more then you'd like to, and to make the most of every moment, but then feel deflated when the bills come in January. This episode contains some tips and ideas to reduce that pressure and focus on the moments that matter during your holidays.
You can find me on Instagram and twitter @laura_whiteland and don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more personal finance insights!
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Join me as I talk about how to get started in investing in real estate, with some practical tips that will help make that first rental purchase easier, and less risky. Investing in real estate is as old as the economy, but entering into this world with your eyes open and a good business plan can help make the experience a positive one!
Don't forget to check out the blog at laurawhiteland.com for more insights on this and plenty of other topics!
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Join me as I talk about how to approach your long term financial goals, without home ownership. There are a lot of benefits to renting, and being a renter doesn't mean you can't get ahead, and prepare for the future.
I'm also back after a little hiatus, we welcomed our first child to the world a few weeks ago so I've been busy with that. I'm looking forward to getting back to creating these episodes!
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Join me as I talk about whether home ownership is right for you. Owning a home has long been seen as a milestone that you need to achieve, rather then one of many ways to put a roof over your head. Achieving your goals and getting what you want out of life is more important then the name on the deed.
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Join me as I talk about the basics of investing in real estate. I'll be talking about the right mindset to go into before considering whether you should invest in real estate. It's a tough business, and not a simple path to wealth and prosperity. Those that go in with their eyes open, and are well prepared, can do well.
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If you have questions you'd like answered by me on the show, please email me at lhwhiteland@gmail.com.
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Join me as I continue our chats about ethical investing. Making sure you achieve your financial goals while using an ethical portfolio takes a little bit of extra consideration. This week I'll be talking about some of those concerns and give you the tools to make sure your portfolio reflects your values, and takes care of you and your family.
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Join me as I continue our chats about ethical investing. I'll be talking about what makes a portfolio ethical, how to include your principles in your investing. How to balance your investment goals with your ethical goals. As well as some of the limitations and challenges with the ethics, of ethical investing.
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Join us, for a special discussion on mental health and wellness, with tips and tools to make handling financial issues easier. With special guests Cindy Voegeli and Derek Voegeli, both Certified Psychotherapists with CD Therapy. We'll be discussing how to handle financial stress, how to build resiliency to tackle tough financial situations, as well as finding space to care for yourself.
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I sat down with Alicia Simms from Truro Buzz to discuss financial planning, rising interest rates, and how to cope with increasing prices. This was a facebook live that was hosted by Truro Buzz and Inclusive Financial Planning. This is a different format from the usual show but there were some great questions people sent in and a lot of good discussions so I wanted to share.
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Join me as I talk about ethical investing, break down some common terms and explain how things like ESG scores and impact investing work. Investing ethically is a complicated topic and one with a lot of nuance, this is just the beginning of a series on the topic and establishes the terminology we;ll be using to discuss how to incorporate ethical investing into your portfolio.
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Join me as I talk about several different potential financial concerns for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. There are unique challenges faced by different members of the community. There's can also be tremendous difficulty in accessing financial services. Focusing on your goals, asking questions, and finding your people are key to successfully navigating these institutions.
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Join me as I talk about choosing a financial advisor. I'll be discussing the two most important ways to grade an advisor. As well as providing some insight on how to determine whether an advisor will be a good fit for you. Your choice in advisor can have a huge impact on your financial future, so it's important to treat that choice with the concern and care it deserves.
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Join me as I talk about inter-generational finances, talking about money amongst family (no matter how you define it) can be incredibly difficult this week I'm chatting about how to find intention and purpose when discussing money amongst family and how to talk about supporting loved ones while also taking care of your own financial needs and goals. For deeper dives into the topics discussed on the podcast, check out laurawhiteland.com If you have questions you'd like answered by me on the show, please email me at lhwhiteland@gmail.com.
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Join me as I talk about investing, with a discussion on whether you're investing, or speculating.
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Join me as I talk about retirement, and how to approach thinking about it.
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Join me as I talk about retirement, and how to approach thinking about it.
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Join me as I talk about staying focused on your finances, as well as a discussion around rising interest rates.
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Join me as I talk about inflation and how it affects your investments.
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Join me as I talk about inflation, how to plan for it, and keep on top of it day to day.
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Join me as I talk about choosing which ETFs, mutual funds, and stocks to put into your investment portfolio.
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Join me as I talk about constructing an investment portfolio, how to determine asset allocation, and diversification.
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Join me as I talk about basic investing terms, how stocks and bonds work and discuss basic portfolio considerations.
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Join me as I talk about determining your financial goals through a lens of wellness.
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Join me as I talk about getting the most out of your credit cards, lines of credit, and loans. Things can get difficult pretty quickly but by focusing on using these products in the most beneficial way for you, you can take them from a dangerous tool to a useful one.
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Join me as I talk about mortgages, how they work and making sure you get the most out of yours. As well as a discussion on housing prices and maintaining perspective when buying.
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Join me as I talk about market volatility, and setting ourselves up to handle the emotional stress that comes from investing.
The basics of how stock markets function and understanding the emotions that can come from investing are discussed, as well as how to cope with financial stress from investing.
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Join me as we talk about debt, learn to understand how to talk about it, and differentiating between good and bad forms of borrowing. Managing debt can be difficult, there's a lot of nuance and it can be easy to get overwhelmed but by giving learning to speak to it we can learn to use it constructively for our betterment, instead of working to pay interest.
In this episode we start by discussing the 5 Cs of credit, discuss basic vocabulary around lending, and begin the conversation on using debt positively. Please join me as we start our conversation on managing debt to empower you to achieve your goals and dreams.
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Join me as we talk about using your budget to improve your financial situation. It can be easy when you have a budget that spends less then you make to find that money being wasted in ways that you don't value. By having a thoughtful approach to your goals you can direct that money towards your larger and smaller goals to get you to where you want to be.
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Join me as we talk about overspending, how to prioritize your lifestyle to ensure you're getting the most out of your money, without getting behind. Finding yourself without enough money to make it through the month can be difficult, and making changes can be hard. By focusing on your goals, and prioritizing what has meaning to you, you can give yourself the support you need to keep those changes, and make things easier.
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Join me as we explore how to build a better budget for you. Managing your finances can be stressful, or downright anxiety inducing, but by breaking down the process, understanding what we're looking to achieve we can make the process more fulfilling and useful to your day to day life.
In this episode we start by talking about the basic pieces that go into a budget, and ways to break those down in a way that makes sense to you. Please join me, as we talk about the financial issues that cause you stress and hopefully, make things easier to manage.
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