Sabrina DaSilva Friesen, CFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

08/29/2025

Our actions today can have a profound effect on our tomorrow, extending beyond financial planning to encompass our overall well-being.

05/12/2025

In the face of uncertainty stirred up by the talk of tariffs, it’s natural to feel uneasy about your finances. Here are some tips to help protect your money and weather change with confidence.

12/27/2024

Planning on spending an extended period of time in the U.S.? Don't let immigration and tax rules catch you by surprise. Check out these 7 considerations and navigate cross-border living with confidence.

To keep you informed and protected against unpleasant surprises, here are 7 things you may want to consider about working, visiting and staying in the U.S. as a Canadian.

12/09/2024

Don't be overwhelmed by the bills. With some smart planning, you can get a great start on saving for the future. Here are 6 simple tips to help you reach your saving goals.

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11/12/2024

It’s fraud prevention month, Did you know 2 Step Authentication is an easy way to protect your accounts? Keep your accounts safe! Upgrade your cyber skills today rbc.com/cyber

11/10/2024

It’s fraud prevention month, Did you know your social media accounts are a great place for scammers to gather information on you? When using social media, ask yourself am I comfortable with my privacy settings? If not change them. Upgrade your cyber skills today rbc.com/cyber

11/08/2024

Does an email seem unnecessarily urgent and pressing? Is there a link or document attached ? Don’t click or open the files and delete the email. It’s likely a scam. It’s fraud prevention month, upgrade your cyber skills today rbc.com/cyber

11/05/2024

It’s fraud prevention month, Did you know public wifi isn’t secure? Keep your personal information safe! Update your cyber skills at rbc.com/cyber

09/27/2024

Your credit score plays a big part in how much credit you can access, and how much you'll pay to borrow. Here's a handy guide to the top 5 misunderstandings about credit scores.

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09/23/2024

You can preserve family harmony and your wishes for your estate with careful planning and open conversations. Here are five tips to help avoid family conflict.

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07/29/2024

The Bank of Canada (BoC) Monetary Policy Report offers insight into the economic conditions that influence their decisions regarding interest rate. The Monetary Policy Report was released along with the announcement of the interest rate cut on July 24, and shares the influences behind the most recent rate cut, the drivers of future (possible) interest rate cuts, and where Canada stands when it comes to housing, inflation and the general economy.

On July 24, 2024 the Bank of Canada released its latest edition of the Monetary Policy Report. Read the highlights here, including how policy is working to ease pricing pressures on Canadians.

06/01/2024

We analyze the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.